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A complete and accessible overview of how politics and economics collide in a global context This text surveys the theories, institutions, and relationships that characterize IPE and highlights them in a diverse range of regional and transnational issues. The bestseller in the field, Introduction to International Political Economy positions students to critically evaluate the global economy and to appreciate the personal impact of political, economic, and social forces.
In a revolutionary revision of this best-selling text, David Balaam and Bradford Dillman show how the postwar world order is at once under threat and yet resilient. This classic text surveys the theories, institutions, and relationships that characterize IPE and highlights them in the context of a diverse range of regional and transnational issues. Introduction to International Political Economy positions students to critically evaluate the global economy and to appreciate the personal impact of political, economic, and social forces. New to the Seventh Edition Streamlined yet comprehensive coverage—reducing the text from 20 to 17 chapters. There is also one unified chapter on global finan...
NO ONE IS SACROSANCTAlthough this follows from the successful Nothing is Sacrosanct by David Balaam, this is also a stand-alone thriller in its own right.The hunt is on for what appears to be a copy-cat killer of paedophiles. Marcus Hartstein; abused boy, businessman, lover, entrepreneur and murderer, was reported dead in 2006 but more bodies have been appearing all with a similar M.O as Hartsteins.DCI Christine Ling was on the original case, hunting him down in Nothing is Sacrosanct. Now she and her husband, Clive Moran, a police profiler, have been brought out of retirement to solve these new murders, but the clues are few, and the suspects are untouchable.Who can be carrying a torch for Marcus Hartstein? Who is capable of carrying out these horrific murders; with a new and even more gruesome killing method than Marcus ever used, or could have dreamed of.
Veseth separates rhetoric from reality by taking close-ups of classic globalization images and comparing them with unexpected alternative visions.
Try this romantic novel with a touch of intrigue. It's a well-paced story of life and hope after loss and despair. An ordinary man living an ordinary life until he loses it all, or so he thinks. . . George Morton has lost everything. His wife, Aimee, was killed by a drunk driver, then, six months later he is accused of cyber theft. Deciding there is nothing left for him in England, George buys an old farmhouse in a small village in Spain, much to the dismay of his three children, Alex, Bonnie and Christopher. There he meets the attractive Maria, and her not so agreeable papa, Vincente. George settles down to a new way of life, but not forgetting his lovely Aimee and the wonderful years they ...
Capturing the landscape on paper requires the artist to look - to look deep into the distance and deep into the soul. This practical book celebrates the genre of landscape painting - the wonder of discovering the extraordinary in the everyday scene. Philip Tyler looks in detail at the materials, techniques and approaches needed to paint the landscape, and offers advice on how to portray space, light, atmosphere and different weather conditions. Supported by the words and images of other notable artists, he explains how to transfer one's emotional response to the landscape onto paper or canvas. There are exercises to support the 50 lessons in the book and over 300 colour images illustrate the text.
This interdisciplinary collection of readings helps students understand state-market relations. It is designed to stand on its own or to supplement other IPE texts.
This 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.