Introduction to a Theory of Political Power in International Relations (Routledge Revivals)

An in-depth look at the definition of power. The book includes an examination of idea and structure: population; territory; economics; military; political systems; and ideology and its forms appearing in international relations in the past, present and future: influence and force. Population -- Territory -- Economic Strength -- Military Power -- Political System -- Ideology And Morale -- Problems Linked To Measuring Power -- Forms Of Power -- Influence -- Persuasion -- Promise -- Reward -- Threat -- Punishment -- Force -- Theoretical Views -- Realist And Neo-realist Theory -- Peace Theories -- Psychological Theory -- Sociopsychological Theory -- Means And Actions For Applying Force -- Economic Means And Actions -- Restrictions Of Trade And Similar Relations -- Economic Incentives -- Communication Means And Actions -- Hostile Propaganda -- Psychological War -- Subversive Propaganda -- Cultural Imperialism -- Political Means And Actions -- Spheres Of Interest -- Ideological Pressures -- Means And Actions For Employing Armed Force -- Terrorism And Similar Phenomena -- Intervention -- War -- Interdependence, Conflicts And Power In International Relations -- Interdependence And Power -- Conflict And Power -- Communication Power--a New Element Of Social And Political Power In International Relations. Zlatko Isakovic. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 267-286) And Index. "This title was first published in 2000: An in-depth look at the definition of power. The writing is well crafted and very readable and comprises a range of theoretical deliberations and analysis of the numerous aspects of political power and its use in international relations. This includes an examination of idea and structure: population; territory; economics; military; the political system; ideology; and morale and its forms appearing in international relations in the past, present and future: influence and force. This, coupled with the author's gift for teasing out the pertinent points in an argument and using relevant and interesting examples, provides an excellent piece of comprehensive insight into a theory of political power."--Provided by publisher First published in 2000, this book includes an examination of idea and structure: population; territory; economics; military; political systems; and ideology and its forms appearing in international relations in the past, present and future: influence and force.