books by Joseph S. Nye

books by Joseph S. Nye

books:

Joseph S. Nye

Understanding International Conflicts: An Introduction to Theory and History (7th Edition) (MyPoliSciKit ...

Joseph S. Nye

Longman, 2008

Superb, Post 9-11 Update, Excellent Adult Foundation
First, it is vital for prospective buyers to understand that the existing reviews are three years out of date--this is a five-star tutorial on international relations that has been most recently updated after 9-11. If I were to recommend only two books on ...

The Power Game

Jr.", Joseph S. "Nye

PublicAffairs, 2006

A Washington Story
The Power Game makes the problem of the spread of nuclear weapons both human and understandable. At the same time Professor Nye weaves an engrossing tale. The American public sees front page articles on proliferation daily. In this fast paced novel, the policy ...

After the Cold War: International Institutions and State Strategies in Europe, 1989-1991 (Center for ...
Robert Keohane, Joseph S., Jr. Nye, ...

Harvard University Press, 1993

In the fall of 1989 the world watched as the Berlin Wall came down. More than a dramatic symbol of the collapse of the Soviet bloc, the event marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War and the arrival of a whole new era in world politics. How the world powers, built upon foundations that were suddenly shifting, adapted to this new reality is ...

The Paradox of American Power: Why the World's Only Superpower Can't Go It Alone

Joseph S. Nye Jr.

Oxford University Press, USA, 2002

The paradox is a problem; Nye has some answers
Although 40 people have reviewed Nye's book thus far, no one has directly quoted Nye's clearest expression on what the PARADOX of American power is. What is the paradox about America's power? The thesis is at the end of the 1st chapter. "The paradox of America power ...

Soft Power: The Means To Success In World Politics

Jr.", Joseph S. "Nye

PublicAffairs, 2005

An Excellent Introduction
As a beginning student of international relations, I found this book to be of great assistance. Professor Nye accurately and honestly critiques the Bush Administration's actions on the world stage and the theories behind them. In a social and political milieu that has ...

Soft Power Superpowers: Cultural and National Assets of Japan and the United States

M.E. Sharpe, 2008

The Powers to Lead

Joseph S. Nye

Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

Superb Mix of Scholarship & Pragmatism
Anything by Joe Nye stops my work and receives my undivided attention. This is an absolute gem of a book, a mix of world-class scholarship and world-class pragmatism. It goes to the top of my leadership list on Amazon. The book opens with the observation that two ...

Power and Interdependence (3rd Edition)

Robert O. Keohane, Joseph S. Nye

Longman, 2000

Invaluable IR Resource
This book provides an invaluable resource for anyone hoping to gain a better understanding of international relations. Keohane and Nye do a great job of detailing many of the inherent complexities of the international economic and political landscape. Truly a must read ...

Understanding International Conflicts (6th Edition) (Longman Classics in Political Science)

Joseph S. Nye

Longman, 2006

Primer on Conflict Theory
A good introduction to political theory in relation to conflict and war, especially if you are not political science student. We used it for a class on US intelligence and social trends at our university (National Defense Intelligence College)

Governance in a Globalizing World
Joseph S. Nye, John D. Donahue

Brookings Institution Press, 2000

Far from being another short-lived buzzword, "globalization" refers to real changes. These changes have profound impacts on culture, economics, security, the environment-and hence on the fundamental challenges of governance . This book asks three fundamental questions: How are patterns of globalization currently evolving? How do these patterns ...

Power in the Global Information Age

Taylor & Francis, 2007

Rationalitiy and background in international relations
For someone who was previously unfamiliar with Joseph Nye's work, this collection of essays was fascinating and eye-opening. He includes several of his essays written over the past four decades up to 2003, effectively giving the reader a brief history of the theories ...

Bound to Lead

Joseph S. Nye

Basic Books Inc.,U.S., 1990

Nye, soft power and new challenges...
Are the theories of decline regarding USA's power correct?. In "Bound to lead", Nye tackles that question, and many more. According to the author, USA is still the main superpower, but it will have to change its strategies if it wants to go on being one, due to the ...

Why People Don't Trust Government

Harvard University Press, 1997

Confidence in American government has been declining for three decades. Three-quarters of Americans said they trusted the Federal government to do the right thing in 1964. Today, only a quarter do. Why the decline? Is this mistrust a healthy reflection of America's long-lasting skepticism of a strong state? Is mistrust a problem for the future of ...

Market-Based Governance: Supply Side, Demand Side, Upside, and Downside (Visions of Governance in the 21st ...
Visions of Governance in the 21st Century (Program)

Brookings Institution Press, 2002

The latest in a series exploring twenty-first-century governance, this new volume examines the use of market means to pursue public goals. "Market-based governance" includes both the delegation of traditionally governmental functions to private players, and the importation into government of market-style management approaches and mechanisms of ...

For the People: Can We Fix Public Service?

Brookings Institution Press, 2003

Thought-provoking, far-reaching, and ultimately optimistic
Compiled and co-edited by John D. Donahue (Raymond Vernon Lecturer in Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University) and Joseph S. Nye Jr. (Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University), For The People: Can We Fix ...