The Student Choice Edition of World Politics presents information and pedagogical aids in a student-friendly, instructor approved format, representing a new approach to International Relations textbook programs. By incorporating feedback from faculty and students into every element--from organization to pedagogy, design, packaging, and marketing--this text excels at meeting today's teaching and learning needs. Engaging and clearly written, the Student Choice Edition offers thorough coverage of theory; hot topics such as geopolitics, gender, and global environmental issues; and in-depth case studies to make abstract concepts concrete. Comprehensive pedagogical support and current events coverage keep the material relevant to the world outside the classroom.