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  • © 1993

Introduction to International Politics

Part of the book series: Contemporary Political Studies (CONTPOLSTUD)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Power

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. The Ending of the Cold War

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 3-15
    3. European Security

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 16-29
    4. Arms: Purpose, Trade, Control

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 30-43
    5. Crises and Diplomacy

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 44-61
    6. Regional Powers and Tensions

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 62-74
    7. Economic Power

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 75-88
  3. Justice

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 89-89
    2. Human Rights

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 91-102
    3. The Force of Nationalism

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 103-115
    4. Sustainable Development

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 116-130
    5. The Arab-Israeli Conflict

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 131-144
  4. Order

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 145-145
    2. The ‘Big Five’ and the UN

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 147-159
    3. Peacekeeping

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 160-170
    4. UN Organs and Agencies

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 171-181
    5. The European Community

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 182-196
    6. International Law

      • Derek Heater, G. R. Berridge
      Pages 197-208
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 209-218

About this book

Introduction to International Politics is designed for students approaching this often complex subject for the first time. The book is organised around three major themes: Power, Order and Justice and is illustrated throughout with boxed inserts, diagrams and maps.

About the authors

DEREK HEATER has taught History at school, college and undergraduate level. He was the founder-chairman of the Politics Association and is the author of a number of books on History and Politics.

G. R. BERRIDGE is Professor of Politics, University of Leicester and the author of several books in the field of International Relations.

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