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Description: Geopolitics by John Rennie Short In this cogent introduction to the state of contemporary geopolitics, Short provides an understanding of the basic themes of geopolitics and an overview of geopolitical issues around the globe. His regional approach to the study of the power relations between states is framed by a discussion of critical and popular geopolitical analysis. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this cogent introduction to the state of contemporary geopolitics, Short provides an understanding of the basic themes of geopolitics and an overview of geopolitical issues around the globe. His regional approach to the study of the power relations between states is framed by a discussion of critical and popular geopolitical analysis. Author Biography John Rennie Short is professor in the School of Public Policy, University of Maryland Baltimore County. His recent books include The Unequal City: Urban Resurgence, Displacement and the Making of Inequality in Global Cities, Hosting the Olympic Games: The Real Costs for Cities, and A Regional Geography of the United States and Canada: Toward a Sustainable Future. Table of Contents List of Figures and ChartList of Maps List of Photos List of Tables Preface PART I. INTRODUCTION TO GEOPOLITICS1 Writings 2 Spaces 3 Becomings PART II. THE NEW WORLD ORDER4 The United States and Its Neighbors 5 China and Its Neighbors 6 Russia and Its NeighborsPART III. REGIONAL REALMS 7 Europe 8 Middle East 9 Africa 10 South Asia 11 Central and South AmericaPART IV. NEW GLOBAL CHALLENGES12 Global Challenges and the State Index Review It is the rare book about world politics that combines a comprehensive theoretical discussion with a detailed exploration of the events and crises that are central to it. That this book does so using an original world-regional approach to organizing its information is not just an added bonus but makes this volume one simply without peer.John Rennie Short has written a profound and well-illustrated introduction to the key concepts, themes, and contextual-regional issues in geopolitics. He explains not only the past key debates and classical regional concerns of geopolitics but also contemporary approaches and issues, opening perspectives that go beyond traditional state-centric territorial approaches. The book culminates in a discussion on such highly topical present-day global problems as climate change, pandemics, and the emerging hotspots and related challenges in geopolitics. This well-written and very accessible text is a rich resource that can be highly recommended to undergraduate courses in political geography, geopolitics, and political science.This engaging, accessible, informative book offers telling insights into the geopolitical dynamics that have shaped, and continue to shape, the contemporary world. Charting a course between classical geopolitics and contemporary critical approaches, Short has put together a geopolitical tour du monde that is rich in both empirical detail and conceptual insight. Long Description In this cogent introduction to the state of contemporary geopolitics, Short provides an understanding of the basic themes of geopolitics and an overview of geopolitical issues around the globe. His regional approach to the study of the power relations between states is framed by a discussion of critical and popular geopolitical analysis. Review Quote It is the rare book about world politics that combines a comprehensive theoretical discussion with a detailed exploration of the events and crises that are central to it. That this book does so using an original world-regional approach to organizing its information is not just an added bonus but makes this volume one simply without peer. Feature Each regional chapter is designed to be directly comparative, including-Geopolitical history -Borders and boundaries-National stability-Regional geopolitics-Changing geopolitical and geo-economics importance in the global system-National concerns and global commons: issues of terrestrial and maritime resources, climate change-Geopolitical hotspots Details ISBN1538135396 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield ISBN-10 1538135396 ISBN-13 9781538135396 Format Paperback Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Author John Rennie Short Year 2021 Pages 370 NZ Release Date 2021-08-25 UK Release Date 2021-08-25 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Tables; Black & White Illustrations Subtitle Making Sense of a Changing World Alternative 9781538135389 DEWEY 320.12 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2021-08-24 Publication Date 2021-08-30 US Release Date 2021-08-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133964693;

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