Global Politics

Three major emphasis are expressed - 1) Provides a basic understanding of the history of the international system; explains current issues and crises in the global political system that are likely to have the greatest impact on its future, and finally discusses the possibility of discovering patterns in the foreign policies of states, the behavior of individual leaders, multinational corporations, and international organizations as well as the operation of the global political system. Also includes a chapter on transnational actors, including multinational corporations and terrorism. Complete coverage of the fall fo the Soviet Union. Expanded coverage of gender and of the role of women in economic and political development. New coverage on the politics of the internet and the place of electronic communication in international events.