Political Realism and the Crisis of World Politics: An American Approach to Foreign Policy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166131470)

""Political Realism and the Crisis of World Politics: An American Approach to Foreign Policy"" by Kenneth W. Thompson is a comprehensive study of the concept of political realism in the context of the current global political landscape. The book explores how political realism, which emphasizes the importance of power and interests in international relations, can be used to address the challenges facing the United States in its foreign policy.The author argues that the crisis of world politics is characterized by a lack of clear guidelines for foreign policy, a lack of consensus on the role of the United States in the world, and a lack of effective strategies for dealing with global issues such as terrorism, climate change, and economic inequality. He suggests that a political realist approach can help to address these challenges by providing a clear framework for understanding the interests and motivations of other nations, and by emphasizing the importance of power and influence in international relations.The book provides a detailed analysis of the key concepts of political realism, including power, national interest, and balance of power. It also explores the historical roots of political realism, tracing its development from ancient Greece to the modern era. The author then applies these concepts to contemporary issues in international relations, such as the rise of China, the war on terror, and the global economic crisis.Overall, ""Political Realism and the Crisis of World Politics"" is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the challenges facing the United States in its foreign policy, and the potential of political realism to provide a way forward. It will be of interest to students and scholars of international relations, as well as policymakers and practitioners in the field of foreign policy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Kenneth W. Thompson
ISBN-10: 1166131475
ISBN-13: 9781166131470
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 278
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d