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PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100131895095
ISBN-139780131895096
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Number of Pages552 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIntroduction to International Political Economy
Publication Year2004
SubjectPolitical Economy, General
TypeTextbook
AuthorMichael Veseth, David N. Balaam
Subject AreaPolitical Science
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight27.5 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7 in
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Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2003-068972
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal337
Table Of Content(NOTE: Each chapter begins with an Overview, and concludes with Discussion Questions, Internet Links, Suggested Readings, and Notes. ) I. PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY. 1. What Is International Political Economy? 2. Wealth and Power: Mercantilism and Economic Nationalism. 3. "Laissez-Faire, Laissez-Passer": The Liberal IPE Perspective. 4. Marx, Lenin, and the Structuralist Perspective. 5. Critical Perspectives on International Political Economy. II. IPE STRUCTURES: PRODUCTION, FINANCE, SECURITY AND KNOWLEDGE. 6. International Trade. 7. A Beginner's Guide to International Finance. 8. The IPE of International Finance: Mad Money. 9. The Global Security Structure. 10. Knowledge and Technology: The Basis of Wealth & Power, by Professor Ross Singleton. III. STATE-MARKET TENSIONS TODAY. 11. The European Union and IPE of Regionalism. 12. Democracy and Markets: The IPE of NAFTA, by Professor David J. Sousa. 13. Japan at the Crossroads. 14. States and Markets in Transition, by Professor Patrick O'Neil. IV. IPE NORTH AND SOUTH. 15. The Two Faces of Development, by Professor Sunil Kukreja. 16. The Human Connection. 17. Transnational Corporations: In the Hurricane's Eye. 18. The IPE of OPEC and Oil. V. GLOBAL PROBLEMS. 19. The International Political Economy of Food and Hunger. 20. The Environment: The Green Side of IPE. 21. Conclusion: Where Do We Go from Here? Glossary. Index.
SynopsisThis book allows readers unfamiliar with the international political economy to go from 0 to 60 mph: it is a comprehensive yet reader-friendly exploration of the theoretical perspectives of IPE, an investigation of security, trade, finance, and knowledge, and a discussion of current global issues. Sound organization and a wealth of current and historical examples and case studies allow readers to develop an understanding and an appreciation of the relevance of IPE in their daily lives.With much broader coverage than any other book of its kind on the market,Introduction to International Political Economydiscusses the historical aspects of the subject; international finance; the global security structure; knowledge and technology; state-market tensions; North and South; the human connection; transnational corporations; and global problems.An excellent read and reference resource for anyone interested or involved in politics, international relations, and economics., For undergraduate courses in International Political Economy in Political Science, International Relations, and Economics departments and International Studies Programs. A true introduction to the international political economy (IPE), this text clearly shows students how politics and economics come together in today's global environment. The text demonstrates how an understanding of IPE can help students make sense of global news, business investments, and government policies by presenting the theories, institutions, and relationships found in IPE in simple ways that retain the complexity of the world issues and intellectual problems addressed., For undergraduate courses in International Political Economy in Political Science, International Relations, and Economics departments and International Studies Programs. A true introduction to the international political economy (IPE), this text clearly shows students how politics and economics come together in today's global environment. The text demonstrates how an understanding of IPE can help students make sense of global news, business investments, and government policies--by presenting the theories, institutions, and relationships found in IPE in simple ways that retain the complexity of the world issues and intellectual problems addressed.
LC Classification NumberHF1359.B33 2004
