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"The framework of International Relations is very direct. Students will surely appreciate this easily grasped approach. Shiraev and Zubok impressively take students through a tour of the grand problems that preoccupy heads of state and government and inspire students to think through their own solutions."--Ross E. Burkhart, Boise State University


"Clearly written, timely, and informed by debates among scholars while relevant and engaging for the average student. Its comparative advantage is an approachable integration of theoretical debates with engaging applications of concepts."--David Goldberg, College of DuPage


"I applaud the authors' focus on critical thinking, structured discussion, attention to historical information, cultural and identity factors, and pedagogical devices."--Binnur Ozkececi-Taner, Hamline University





"International Relations, Brief Edition's approach--providing a concise version of the major theories and current issues--is the ideal way to approach the topic and maintain students' interest. The structure followed throughout helps students organize their thoughts and understand each topic."--Andrea Malji, University of Kentucky


"This brief edition is refreshing news for frustrated instructors and students who seek a good foundation in introduction to International relations."--Suheir Daoud, Coastal Carolina University


"Accessible, straightforward, and highly organized . . ."-- Eric A. Heinze, University of Oklahoma





"International Relations, Brief Edition's approach--providing a concise version of the major theories and current issues--is the ideal way to approach the topic and maintain students' interest. The structure followed throughout helps students organize their thoughts and understand each topic."--Andrea Malji, University of Kentucky


"This brief edition is refreshing news for frustrated instructors and students who seek a good foundation in introduction to International relations."--Suheir Daoud, Coastal Carolina University


"Accessible, straightforward, and highly organized . . ."-- Eric A. Heinze, University of Oklahoma


--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Eric B. Shiraev is a researcher and professor at George Mason University. He is the author, coauthor, or coeditor of twelve books and numerous publications, including Russian Government and Politics (2010) and Counting Every Vote: The Most Contentious Elections in American History (2008). Vladislav M. Zubok is a professor at the London School of Economics. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including the prize-winning Inside the Kremlin's Cold War (1996) and A Failed Empire: The Soviet Union in the Cold War (2007). --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars NICELY WRITTEN AND DESIGNED 26 Oct. 2013
By D. Peck - Published on Amazon.com
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Some textbooks are written and designed poorly, but this one was done amazingly well. The only improvement would be better appendix for referencing some information. This is also a textbook done by Oxford University Press and not one of those textbook mill pieces of trash that Pearson makes. Educators should stop buying Pearson and find better books like this one!
5.0 out of 5 stars International Relations 24 Feb. 2014
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The product was delivered on time and in pristine condition. As for the book itself it is well written and organized for a intro level student in foreign relations. It breaks down the concepts down to a easy to read and comprehend level. as well it then applies these principles to different international relations issues. Overall well written and easy to understand a great product indeed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Service and Quality 31 July 2013
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Needing it for a college course and insane book prices at the campus bookstore, this was a great buy. Even with it being a used product, it came reasonably fast and in great condition!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Horribly written, convuluted, biased. 25 Nov. 2013
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This book is difficult to read only because it is sooooooo repetitive and not at all engaging. I'm beginning to think Oxford Press needs new editors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS By Eric Shiraev and Vladislov Zubok 21 Mar. 2014
By sugoji - Published on Amazon.com
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Many people today are not well educated regarding how their government interacts with other governments and the world. This text is an excellent resource for breaking down the topic into subtopics as the numerous historical examples provide a pillar for the numerous categories. These classifications include, amongst others, the international political economy; international law; sovereignty; foreign policy; Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs), and Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs); and global issues, which include conflict and violence between nations, as well as between ethnic peoples. The act of critical thinking, which is defined as the strategy for examining, evaluating, and understanding international relations by reasoning and valid experience, is additionally stressed throughout the book as a new teaching emphasis for the book.

Additionally, the textbook highlights a well-arranged and attractive format which includes important definitions in the margin; highlights a “Chapter Learning” objective section; and in the text a “Check your Knowledge” and a “Debate” sections spread recurrently throughout the chapter. The bright color pictures and illustrations aid in stimulating attentiveness to the subject, while “A Case in Point” stresses specific discussions and promotes critical thinking skills. Tables and charts appear throughout the text for back up. The three categories a student looks for in every chapter are “What Do We Study,” “How Do We Apply It?” which leads to the student into the “Critical Thinking” process that the book emphasizes. Furthermore, this textbook serves as great tool for collegiate classes as well as a superb resource for further research on the many subtopics on both the undergraduate and graduate collegiate levels. If I were to teach this subject, I would be sure to use this book!!
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