The Nation-state and Global Order: A Historical Introduction to Contemporary Politics

Walter C. Opello, Stephen J. Rosow

Lynne Rienner, 1999 - Political Science - 290 pages

Rejecting models of linear development, Opello and Rosow (both in political science, State U. of New York-Oswego) fuse governing practices, technological change, political economy, language, and culture in an analysis of the formation of specific forms of the state: from imperial Rome, to the present "state of states," and future challenges. Includes several basic maps of early political divisions and a glossary of terms from arquebus, a primitive firearm, to virtus, the Roman political ideal of manliness based on great military deeds. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Nation-state and Global Order: A Historical Introduction to Contemporary Politics
• Authors: Walter C. Opello, Stephen J. Rosow
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Lynne Rienner, 1999
• ISBN: 1555878113, 9781555878115
• Length: 290 pages
• Subjects: Political Science / International Relations / General; Political Science / Political Process / Political Parties