Perseus Academic: Fundamental Principles of International Relations by J. Martin Rochester

Praise for Fundamental Principles of International Relations by J. Martin Rochester

“This is an extremely intelligent and well-written text. It brings the foremost issues and complexities of international relations to life for students with engaging prose and critical thinking exercises. I cannot think of a more erudite, accessible short text for international relations courses.” —Jeffrey Pickering, Professor and Department Head, Kansas State University

“J. Martin Rochester has applied his well-honed facility for writing about complex subjects in a lucid, pithy, and concise way to this new compact IR text. The result is an excellent book that should be a strong competitor in a crowded market. Geared to active learning approaches, each chapter includes an ‘IR Critical Thinking Box’ that will engage students’ interest by providing good food for discussion, debate, and writing assignments.” —Margaret P. Karns, University of Dayton

“In Fundamental Principles we have the best of all IR worlds from an instructor’s point of view—and then some. First, there is comprehensive treatment of the field, including a good dose of theory, concept, and findings literature. But the writing style and organization of the volume are so much more exciting than other texts which attempt this. Second, there is a real policy-sensitive and contemporary themes character to the book that is challenging and engaging to students. Finally, the scope and depth of the issues explored leave students with a sense of a ‘new world’ unfolding in which their own knowledge and actions matter.” —George A. Lopez, University of Notre Dame