Understanding Global Conflict and Cooperation

For courses in Introduction to International RelationsAn overview of international relations that highlights conflict and cooperation among and within statesUnderstanding Global Conflict and Cooperation: An Introduction to Theory and History provides a concise, insightful introduction to world politics in an era of complex interdependence. Authors Joseph Nye and David Welch examine conflict and cooperation among global actors via lessons from theory and history, providing readers with a durable framework with which to analyze the current state of international relations. New to the Tenth Edition, a chapter dedicated to global flashpoints — the places in the world where it is easiest to imagine serious conflicts — helps students make connections between events of interest and the text's major themes.Also available with MyPoliSciLab®MyPoliSciLab for the Introduction to International Relations course extends learning online to engage students and improve results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they've learned. Please note: this version of MyPoliSciLab does not include an eText. Understanding Global Conflict and Cooperation: An Introduction to Theory and History, Tenth Edition is also available via REVEL™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. .