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War and Change in World Politics introduces the reader to an important new theory of international political change. Arguing that the fundamental nature of international relations has not changed over the millennia, Professor Gilpin uses history, sociology, and economic theory to identify the forces causing change in the world order. The discussion focuses on the differential growth of power in the international system and the result of this unevenness. A shift in the balance of power economic or military weakens the foundations of the existing system, because those gaining power see the increasing benefits and the decreasing cost of changing the system. The result, maintains Gilpin, is that actors seek to alter the system through territorial, political, or economic expansion until the marginal costs of continuing change are greater than the marginal benefits. When states develop the power to change the system according to their interests they will strive to do so either by increasing economic efficiency and maximizing mutual gain, or by redistributing wealth and power in their own favour.
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- Q: What is 'War and Change in World Politics' about? A: 'War and Change in World Politics' introduces a new theory of international political change, examining how the fundamental nature of international relations remains stable while identifying forces that cause change in the world order.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'War and Change in World Politics' is Robert Gilpin, a notable figure in the field of international relations.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in this book? A: The book discusses themes such as the differential growth of power in the international system, the balance of power, and how states seek to alter the system for their interests through various forms of expansion.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'War and Change in World Politics' is being sold as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'War and Change in World Politics' is published in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book originally published? A: The book was originally published on November 25, 1983.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'War and Change in World Politics' is a reprint.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in international relations? A: Yes, the book is suitable for those new to international relations as it introduces key theories and concepts in a comprehensible manner.
- Q: What insights can I gain from reading this book? A: Readers can gain insights into the historical and sociological factors influencing international political change and the dynamics of power in global relations.