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International Relations In A Changing Global System: Toward A Theory Of The World Polity
International Relations In A Changing Global System Toward A Theory Of The World Polity Author:Seyom Brown Since the 17th century the Western world has consisted of a shifting set of individual, more or less autonomous nation states. Today, however, these states, whilst still individual, are more closely interconnected than ever before. In this book, the author outlines a new theory that places the politics of international relations in the wider glo... more »bal context of economics, ecology, culture and conflicting values. This theory helps to provide a new way of thinking about the global system of nations which, in turn, explains how the present system has evolved, identifies its problems, and explains what can be done to address these problems.« less