IR: Seeking Security, Prosperity, and Quality of Life in a Changing World

Why is it so difficult to achieve peace and cooperation in world politics? How do countries get what they want? Do rules and norms matter in the international arena? IR: Seeking Security, Prosperity, and Quality of Life in a Changing World invites students to participate in these debates by providing a clear introduction to not just what happens, but why and how it happens. Assuming no prior knowledge about international relations, award-winning teachers and scholars James M. Scott, Ralph G. Carter, and A. Cooper Drury meet students where they are and provides them with a framework to make sense of the complicated events and interactions of world politics. Thoroughly updated, the Fourth Edition provides insights into the changing nature of power in the global system and the greatest challenges to international order, including the populist backlash against globalization, Russian assertiveness and China’s growing influence, cyberwarfare, COVID-19, and climate change. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Digital Option / Courseware SAGE Vantage is an intuitive digital platform that delivers this text’s content and course materials in a learning experience that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools, all carefully designed to ignite student engagement and drive critical thinking. Built with you and your students in mind, it offers simple course set-up and enables students to better prepare for class. Assignable Video with Assessment Assignable video (available with SAGE Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. CQ Press Lecture Spark: Designed to save you time and ignite student engagement, these free weekly lecture launchers focus on current event topics tied to key concepts in International Relations.

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors CHAPTER 1. World Politics: Seeking Security, Prosperity, and Quality of Life in a Complicated and Connected World Introduction: Making Sense of World Politics 1-1 A Complex World Connected to You 1-2 The Challenge of Security, Prosperity, and Quality of Life in World Politics 1-3 The Levels of Analysis and International Relations 1-4 Explaining the Patterns of World Politics 1-5 Dilemmas of Cooperation in International Relations: The Prisoner’s Dilemma and the Stag Hunt Conclusion: Seeking Security and Contending With Challenges Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . Part I. Theory and Practice CHAPTER 2. The Players and the Playing Field: Anarchy, States, and Non-state Actors Introduction: The IR Game Board 2-1 The Search for International, Economic, and Human Security in a Changing World 2-2 The Pre-Westphalian System (Pre-1648) 2-3 The Westphalian System (1648–1989) 2-4 The Neo-Westphalian System (1990–Present) Conclusion: Same Players but a Changing Field? Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 3. Powerful Ideas: Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism Introduction: Powerful Ideas 3-1 Theory and International Relations 3-2 The Realist Perspective on World Politics 3-3 The Liberal Perspective on World Politics 3-4 The Constructivist Perspective on World Politics Conclusion: Dueling Theories? Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 4. Alternative Perspectives on International Relations Introduction: Alternatives to Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism 4-1 Foreign Policy Analysis 4-2 Marxism and Marxist Theory 4-3 World Systems Theory 4-4 Feminism Conclusion Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . Part II. International Security CHAPTER 5. Understanding Conflict: The Nature and Causes of Conflict and War Introduction: International Conflict 5-1 The Nature of Armed Conflict 5-2 The Nature and Evolution of War in World Politics 5-3 Why Wars Begin Conclusion: The Consequences of Wars Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 6. Seeking Security: Managing Conflict and War Introduction: Managing Conflict and Seeking Security 6-1 The Challenge of International Security 6-2 Realist Approaches to Security and Conflict 6-3 Liberal Approaches to Security and Conflict Conclusion: Seeking Security Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 7. Building Peace: Structures of Cooperation Introduction: Achieving Cooperation 7-1 Cooperation and Its Challenges 7-2 Diplomacy: Negotiation in World Politics 7-3 International Law: Norms and Rules Without Central Authority 7-4 International Organizations: The European Union, the United Nations, and Many Others Conclusion Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . Part III. Economic Security CHAPTER 8. The Pursuit of Economic Security: Trade, Finance, and Integration Introduction: Money Is Power 8-1 Money, Power, and Security 8-2 The National Economy Era: Colonialism and Mercantilism 8-3 The International Economy Era: Free Trade, Liberalism, and Marxism 8-4 The Global Economy Era Conclusion Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 9. Economic Statecraft: Sanctions, Aid, and Their Consequences Introduction: Using Wealth to Influence Other Countries 9-1 Economic Statecraft 9-2 Economic Sanctions 9-3 Foreign Aid Conclusion Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 10. International Development: Relations Between the Haves and Have-Nots Introduction: The Differences Between the Rich and the Poor 10-1 The Wealth Gap 10-2 Why Are Some Countries Rich and Others Poor? 10-3 Development Theories and Policies 10-4 International Organizations and Development Conclusion Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . Part IV. Human Security CHAPTER 11. Human Rights: People, Human Security, and World Politics Introduction: Redefining Sovereignty From Protecting Borders to Protecting People 11-1 The Evolution of Human Rights 11-2 The Human Rights Regime: From Norms to Rules 11-3 The Challenge of Implementation and Enforcement Conclusion: The Evolving Human Rights Regime Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 12. Managing the Global Commons: Whose Responsibility? Introduction: Managing the Global Commons and the Consequences of Human Actions 12-1 The “Tragedy of the Commons” Illustrated in the Environment 12-2 The Evolving Environmental Regime and the Challenges of Sustainable Development 12-3 The Challenge of Fostering Sustainable Development 12-4 Emerging Arenas of Competition and Cooperation Conclusion: Managing the Global Commons Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . CHAPTER 13. Transnational Advocacy Networks: Changing the World? Introduction: A New Form of International Actor? 13-1 What Are Transnational Advocacy Networks? 13-2 How Do Transnational Advocacy Networks Affect Human Security? 13-3 The Diverse World of Transnational Advocacy Networks Conclusion: Transnational Advocacy Networks and the Global Future Key Concepts Key Terms Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . Part V. Looking Ahead CHAPTER 14. Security, Prosperity, and Quality of Life in the Balance: Future Directions and Challenges Introduction: Interpreting How the World Works 14-1 Anarchy, Diversity, and Complexity in World Politics 14-2 Seeking Security 14-3 The Road Ahead 14-4 Theory in Action, Geography, and Foreign Policy in Perspective Conclusion Key Concepts Review Questions Think About This For More Information . . . Appendix of World Maps Glossary References Index

About the Author :
James M. Scott is the Herman Brown Chair and Professor of Political Science at Texas Christian University. His primary research and teaching interests are in international relations and foreign policy analysis and he has special interests in U.S. foreign policymaking, the role of Congress, and U.S. democracy promotion. He has authored/co-authored seven books and more than hundred journal articles, book chapters, other nonrefereed publications, review essays, and conference papers. During his career, Dr. Scott has earned over two dozen awards from students, faculty, administration, and professional associations including, most recently, the 2019 Textbook Excellence Award from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association (for IR: International, Economic, and Human Security in a Changing World, Third Edition, co-authored with Ralph G. Carter and A. Cooper Drury); the 2018-2019 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Award (Addran College of Liberal Arts, Texas Christian University); the 2018 Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award (International Studies Association – Midwest), the 2018 AddRan College of Liberal Arts Division of Social Sciences Award for Distinguished Achievement as a Creative Teacher and Scholar (Texas Christian University) and the 2012 Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award (International Studies Association – Midwest). Dr. Scott has been active in professional associations, serving on the governing boards, as conference Program Chair, and as President of both the International Studies Association-Midwest (2000) and the Foreign Policy Analysis Section (2001) of the International Studies Association, and as a councillor for the Council on Undergraduate Research (2017-2019). He served as associate editor of Foreign Policy Analysis (2009-2015) co-editor of Political Research Quarterly (2015-2018), and lead editor of International Studies Perspectives (2020-present). From 2004-2013, he was the Director of the annual NSF-funded Democracy and World Politics Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program. Ralph G. Carter is Piper Professor of Texas, Professor, and former Chair of the Department of Political Science at Texas Christian University. His areas of specialization include international relations and comparative foreign policy analysis, with a particular emphasis on the domestic sources of foreign policy. He is the author, coauthor, editor, or coeditor of eight books or monographs (including this one), as well as more than 50 articles, book chapters, review essays, and other professional publications. He has been an invited scholar to universities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In addition to serving on the Executive Committee and chairing other committees of the International Studies Association, he also served as President of ISA’s Foreign Policy Analysis section, President of ISA’s Midwest region, Associate Editor of Foreign Policy Analysis, and on the editorial boards of Foreign Policy Analysis and International Studies Perspectives. He also served the American Political Science Association as a member of its Program Committee. In addition to over three dozen teaching awards and recognitions, in 2006 he became the first person from an undergraduate department to receive the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Studies Association-Midwest. In 2012, Princeton Review named him as one of The Best 300 Professors, and in 2013 the “Ralph G. Carter Excellence in Political Science” Scholarship was created at TCU. In 2014 he was named one of 10 Piper Professors of Texas and received the TCU Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Achievement as a Creative Teacher and Scholar.    A. Cooper Drury is Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Science and Professor of Political Science at the University of Missouri. He earned his BA and MA from Michigan State University (1990, 1992) and his PhD from Arizona State University (1997). His primary research and teaching interests focus on foreign policy and international political economy. Specifically, he studies the causes, outcomes, and consequences of economic sanctions. Professor Drury has authored or co-authored two books, over two dozen articles and chapters. He won the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award and is the three-time winner of the Frank Klingberg Award for Outstanding Faculty Paper at the ISA-Midwest conference. Professor Drury has trained more than 20 doctoral students at the University of Missouri; in 2016, he received the ISA-Midwest Teaching and Mentoring Award, and in 2006, he received his University’s Gold Chalk Award for excellence in graduate education and mentoring. Professor Drury is very active in the profession. He was editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy Analysis, served as the program co-chair for the 2016 ISA conference, he was co-chair of the 2014 WISC/ISA conference, a past-president of both the Foreign Policy Analysis section and ISA-Midwest.