Harvester Wheatsheaf Contemporary Political Studies
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This introduction to the field of international politics is designed for students approaching this often complex subject for the first time. It is organized around three major themes: power, order and justice. Topics covered include: the ending of the Cold War; European security; arms: purpose, trade, control; crises and diplomacy; regional powers and tensions; economic power; human rights; the force of nationalism; sustainable development; the Arab-Israeli conflict; international law; the "Big Five" and the UN; international peace keeping; the European Community; and UN specialist organs and specialized agencies.