The Greenwood encyclopedia of international relations

"Cathal Nolan's The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations is a prodigious feat of scholarship, reflecting a labor of love that has spanned the greater part of a decade....It is written in a lively style, not without opinion, yet it is balanced. The entries are well selected and reflect a great breadth of curiosity. The work will serve as an excellent and handy reference both to students and to those in the reading public with a serious interest in the history of international relations." Charles G. Cogan, Senior Research Associate, Harvard University; "Take away my Morgenthau, Hoffman, Rosenau, Waltz, Keohane, and Wendt if you must, but don't touch my copy of Nolan's new [book], The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations. It is an indispensable tool for teachers, researchers, students, and practitioners of International relations. From 'abatement' to 'Zulu Wars,' with over 6,000 readable, accurate, and even witty stops in between, this book will be beside my keyboard for years to come." Stan A. Taylor, Professor of Political Science, Brigham Young University; "Cathal Nolan's The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations will be the indispensable reference source on international affairs for a generation of students and scholars alike. It combines breadth with depth, erudition with lucidtiy, insight with humor--and subjects every aspect of global affairs to Nolan's unflagging instinct for the no-nonsense pursuit of knowledge. The scale and quality of his achievement are outdone by the Encyclopedia's unrivalled usefulless. An entirely new standard has been set." Carl C. Hodge, Associate Professor of Political Science, Okanagan University College (Kelowna, British Columbia), Canada; "Cathal Nolan's The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations is a tour de force in the depth of the scholarship that stands behind it, the range of its historical coverage, and--not least--the literary quality of the text. I cannot think of any general study that even beings to compare with this outstanding work. The encyclopedia will, I am certain, be an indispensable reference and research tool for students of international history and international relations for many years to come." Robert Jackson, Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Boston University; "In these days of media hype and instant analysis, historical perspectives are sorely needed yet rarely delivered with the competence and zest they deserve. Comprehensive, authoritative, and presented with ingenuity, this volume is the ideal reference companion for any student or analyst of international affairs." Joel H. Rosenthal, President, Carnegle Council on Ethics and International Affairs; "he Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations is an overdue remedy for the gaps--both political and historical--that plague the study of international relations. Written in an accessible, lively, and even witty style, readers will find not only a wealth of information but a fresh look at events and controversies that the academy has long hoped to bury as resolved or forgotten. The study of international affairs has too often turned its back on history; fortunately for students and scholars alike Cathal Nolan hasn't." Thomas Nichols, Professor of Strategy, United States Naval War College; "This remarkably comprehensive reference work will be invaluable for students of international politics, history, and political science. Beginning students will consult it frequently to clarify and learn more about key concepts, terminology, events, treaties, wars, individuals, organizations, etc. Specialists will benefit from the depth of the entries and the many useful bibliographical citations. The writing is clear and accessible, and the scholarship is extensive and authoritative." Paul Marantz, Professor Department of Political Science, University of British Columbia; "My friend and colleague Cathal Nolan has managed to accomplish a feat that usually eludes most authors of reference works. The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations is both a comprehensive treatment of the subject and a work that is written with verve, conviction, and a subtle sense of humor. He manages to cover an astonishing range of topics while retaining the interest of the reader with his powerful, evocative prose. This work should prove useful to students, scholars, and members of the lay public nterested in getting the facts right about the history of international relations." William R. Keylor, Professor of History and International Relations, Boston University Read more...