Eric Shiraev

Authored by a leading scholar, this new edition of Russian Foreign Policy provides a comprehensive and updated exploration of Russian policy in the 21st century. Integrating both domestic and international perspectives, the text explores the historical development, key institutions and actors that shape Russia’s global influence. With fully revised content, including in-depth analysis of the Russia-Ukraine War and Russia-China relations, the book offers a thorough investigation of the principles and strategies driving Russia's actions on the global stage. Alongside this, the text introduces new theoretical frameworks and addresses emerging trends in international relations, such as cybersecurity, hybrid warfare, and the transformative impact of technology on diplomacy. With the addition of case studies and online resources—including supplementary readings, quizzes, discussion prompts, and video lectures—this text is designed to guide students of Russian foreign policy and those taking broader comparative foreign policy courses. Russian Foreign Policy remains a crucial resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Russia's dynamic foreign policy landscape.

Authored by a leading scholar, this new edition of Russian Foreign Policy provides a comprehensive and updated exploration of Russian policy in the 21st century. Integrating both domestic and international perspectives, the text explores the historical development, key institutions and actors that shape Russia’s global influence. With fully revised content, including in-depth analysis of the Russia-Ukraine War and Russia-China relations, the book offers a thorough investigation of the principles and strategies driving Russia's actions on the global stage. Alongside this, the text introduces new theoretical frameworks and addresses emerging trends in international relations, such as cybersecurity, hybrid warfare, and the transformative impact of technology on diplomacy. With the addition of case studies and online resources—including supplementary readings, quizzes, discussion prompts, and video lectures—this text is designed to guide students of Russian foreign policy and those taking broader comparative foreign policy courses. Russian Foreign Policy remains a crucial resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Russia's dynamic foreign policy landscape.

This new edition covers everything students need to know about the key institutions, people, parties and policies in Russian government and politics, as well as covering political behaviour, participation and communication. Revised to offer coverage and analysis of recent events, this new edition offers:- Discussion of new developments related to the war in Ukraine and its consequences (geopolitical, political, economic, social, psychological, etc.) for Russia, Europe, Eurasia, and the world. - Expanded critical discussion of the Russian political system and its pivot toward authoritarianism.- Detailed discussion of social and cultural issues and their interaction with politics; to further underline the role of individual personalities and the political impact of informal political and business arrangements in Russia.- New research and statistical updates including opinion polls, expert opinions, and other sources relevant to Russian government and politics. This is the ideal text for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Russian politics or comparative government and politics more broadly.

This new edition covers everything students need to know about the key institutions, people, parties and policies in Russian government and politics, as well as covering political behaviour, participation and communication. Revised to offer coverage and analysis of recent events, this new edition offers:- Discussion of new developments related to the war in Ukraine and its consequences (geopolitical, political, economic, social, psychological, etc.) for Russia, Europe, Eurasia, and the world. - Expanded critical discussion of the Russian political system and its pivot toward authoritarianism.- Detailed discussion of social and cultural issues and their interaction with politics; to further underline the role of individual personalities and the political impact of informal political and business arrangements in Russia.- New research and statistical updates including opinion polls, expert opinions, and other sources relevant to Russian government and politics. This is the ideal text for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Russian politics or comparative government and politics more broadly.

Using a consistent three-part framework within each chapter of Ideas/Principles, Theories/Approaches, and Applications, International Relations, Fourth Edition, shows students how to think critically about issues and current events in world politics. Each chapter first describes key concepts and developments in the field (Ideas), then presents the main theoretical and analytical approaches (Approaches), and finally applies the main theories and approaches within the individual, state, and global contexts (Applications). Historical information is woven throughout the text through History Lab features, and every chapter ends with an extended Case Study that demonstrates how what we have learned from the past can influence our future actions. Visual Reviews at the end of each chapter not only recap key points but include Critical Thinking questions that reflect the chapter learning objectives. A unique Conclusion, "Forecasting the World of 2030," serves as a capstone exercise and includes discussion and writing prompts to help students synthesize what they've learned.

Personality: Theories and Applications takes an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach to the study of personality. Author Eric Shiraev structures the text around three questions: What are the basic ideas and facts that we focus on? How do we study these ideas and facts? How do we apply them? Students will benefit from a deeper understanding of personality as they navigate a wide range of theories, empirical studies, and thought-provoking exercises, fostering enhanced critical thinking and knowledge. The Second Edition includes a new chapter on the digital domain of personality, incorporates the latest findings from the fields of behavioral economics and neuroscience, and offers expanded coverage of LGBTQ+ issues, including prejudice and cultural stereotypes. Included with this title: LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site.

Few countries have been transformed as rapidly and dramatically as Russia since the end of the Communist regime. Yet the more that certain things change in Russia, the more others remain the same. The result is a political and social system of which almost every aspect is a work in progress, marked by sudden accelerations, slowdowns, turnarounds, and conundrums. This lively and innovative third edition provides a clear and comprehensive picture of Russian politics which does full justice to its changes, challenges, and paradoxes. A distinctive feature throughout is its emphasis on outlining basic facts and developments and setting these in historical contexts before moving on to critical analysis. This is the ideal text for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Russian politics or comparative government and politics more broadly. New to this Edition:- Fully updated to cover the latest developments, including 2018’s presidential election- Two chapters offering expanded coverage of foreign policy, which better balances coverage of domestic and international affairs- New content on elections, presidential power, constitutional amendments, events in Ukraine, political opposition, economic and business policies, domestic and global challenges facing Russia, and Russia’s vision of the world- Accompanied by a revamped set of online resources, such as multiple-choice questions and PowerPoint slidesAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/russian-government-and-politics. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Few countries have been transformed as rapidly and dramatically as Russia since the end of the Communist regime. Yet the more that certain things change in Russia, the more others remain the same. The result is a political and social system of which almost every aspect is a work in progress, marked by sudden accelerations, slowdowns, turnarounds, and conundrums. This lively and innovative third edition provides a clear and comprehensive picture of Russian politics which does full justice to its changes, challenges, and paradoxes. A distinctive feature throughout is its emphasis on outlining basic facts and developments and setting these in historical contexts before moving on to critical analysis. This is the ideal text for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Russian politics or comparative government and politics more broadly. New to this Edition: - Fully updated to cover the latest developments, including 2018’s presidential election - Two chapters offering expanded coverage of foreign policy, which better balances coverage of domestic and international affairs - New content on elections, presidential power, constitutional amendments, events in Ukraine, political opposition, economic and business policies, domestic and global challenges facing Russia, and Russia’s vision of the world - Accompanied by a revamped set of online resources, such as multiple-choice questions and PowerPoint slides

Ideal for introductory courses, the second edition of Current Debates in International Relations presents more than forty readings drawn from major scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, International Relations, and The Wall Street Journal. It provides students with a broad selection of articles—both classical/theoretical and practical/applied—and steers them through major international issues, offering contending yet complementary approaches.

Using a three-part framework of Ideas, Arguments, and Contexts and Applications, International Relations, Third Edition, shows students how to think critically about issues and current events in world politics. Each chapter first describes key concepts and developments in the field (Ideas), then presents the main theoretical and analytical approaches (Arguments), and finally applies the main theories and approaches within the individual, state, and global contexts (Contexts and Applications). In additional to historical information woven throughout the text, the book also includes a new separate chapter on history (Chapter 2) that summarizes key events and includes an illustrated timeline. A new Chapter 11 focuses on the future of International Relations and Chapter 8 has been updated and expanded to cover non-state threats and international security. Theory is now covered in two chapters--one focused on classical theories (realism and liberalism)--and the other on contemporary theories and perspectives (constructivism, Marxism, feminism, rational choice). Visual Reviews at the end of each chapter not only recap key points but include Critical Thinking questions that reflect the chapter learning objectives.

Written by two leading scholars, this cutting-edge textbook provides a comprehensive re-evaluation of Russian foreign policy in the 21st century, covering its historical development, key institutions and actors, and processes, principles and strategies. It integrates domestic and global perspectives to give a more rounded and balanced assessment of Russia's place in the world. This text will be essential reading on Russian foreign policy modules as well as on broader courses on Russian government and politics. It can also be used as supplementary reading on more general comparative politics and foreign policy modules which use Russia as a key case study.

Written by two leading scholars, this cutting-edge textbook provides a comprehensive re-evaluation of Russian foreign policy in the 21st century, covering its historical development, key institutions and actors, and processes, principles and strategies. It integrates domestic and global perspectives to give a more rounded and balanced assessment of Russia's place in the world. This text will be essential reading on Russian foreign policy modules as well as on broader courses on Russian government and politics. It can also be used as supplementary reading on more general comparative politics and foreign policy modules which use Russia as a key case study.

Offering a fresh, accessible, and global approach to the history of psychology, the fully revised Second Edition of Eric B. Shiraev’s A History of Psychology: A Global Perspective, provides a thorough view of psychology’s progressive and evolving role in society and how its interaction with culture has developed throughout history, from ancient times through the Middle Ages and the modern period to the current millennium. Taking an inclusive approach, the text addresses contemporary and classic themes and theories with discussion of psychology's development in cultures and countries all too often neglected in overviews of the field. High-interest topics, including the validity of psychological knowledge and volunteerism, offer readers the opportunity to apply the history of psychology to their own lives.

A fully updated second edition of this innovative text that takes full account of the consequences of Putin's controversial return to the presidency in 2012. Clear factual coverage is enhanced by a range of learning aids that encourage students to develop critical thinking about key issues and theories.

The 2000 U. S. presidential election was not the first in American history that was exceptionally close or that produced highly disputed results. In 1801 Thomas Jefferson became president after an electoral gridlock, but only after Congress voted three dozen times to select the president. Charles Hughes lost in 1916 to Woodrow Wilson by losing in California by some 3,000 votes. In 1960 John F. Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon by only a fraction of a percentage point in a very controversial election. What would have happened if Aaron Burr, rather than Jefferson, had become president? What if Nixon had defeated Kennedy in 1960? What if Al Gore had become president in 2001 instead of George W. Bush? Using six cases, political scientists Robert Dudley and Eric Shiraev argue that engaging in this counterfactual exercise provides an excellent opportunity to revisit history, learn from its lessons, and relate to contemporary elections. The authors' aim is not to prove that their suggested scenarios would have certainly happened, but merely to show that they might have, and therein lies the importance of voting. Every vote counts, and the consequences can be enormous.