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Paradigm for New World Order

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This book will be more useful to students of International Relations Theory than it will to the average person interested in foreign affairs. Reading the works of the grand theorists like Waltz, Keohane and Nye is kind of like geometry at time...you wonder how does this affect me in real life? Hulsman tries to make that connection.

Hulsman outlines the major theories and then quantifies how real people (policymakers like Clinton, William Perry, Strobe Talbot, Congressmen like Joe Biden, etc.) show their leanings as neo-realists or institutionalists based on intiatives they have supported or voting records, for example.

This is a fascinating book bridging the gap between theory and practice...and shows that International Relations Theory is not just a matter for academics to ponder on college campuses.

I meet John while in Washington D.C. on a school trip he was a fascinating man so I decided to read his book. Anyone who is interested on anything on foreign policy in Europe Read This Book. And John if you ever read this please feel free to email me and tell me what's new. Ken

If you are interested in politics, especialy forign affairs, than you have to read this book. It is informative and very interesting. This is the first book from a very intellegent author who is on the rise. My suggestion to you is read this book and then keep an eye out for his next book.