International Studies Intensives
About the Book Series
International Studies Intensives (ISI) is a book series that springs from the desire to keep students engaged in the world around them. ISI books are meant to offer an intensive introduction to subjects often left out of the curriculum.
Our authors are from a range of disciplines and employ many different methodological approaches to teaching about international issues. ISI books are highly legible and emphasize cutting-edge topics central to contemporary policy and scholarly debates along with a wealth of core concepts and empirical data. They are organized and formatted to be compelling to both instructors and students.
Examination/inspection copies for course adoption may be requested from the Webpage of any book in the series.
Book proposal guidelines for the series can be found here.
Book proposals for the series should be directed to the co-editors: [email protected] and [email protected].
Editorial Board
Oheneba Boateng, Clark University
Robin Broad, American University
A. Cooper Drury, University of Missouri
Tamirace Fakhoury, Tufts University
Natalie Hudson, University of Dayton
Jeff Knopf, Middlebury Institute of International Studies
Mahmood Monshipouri, San Francisco State University
Javier Morales-Ortiz, Baldwin Wallace University
Anna Ohanyan, Stonehill College
Global Democracy and the World Social Forums
2nd Edition
By Jackie Smith, Marina Karides, Marc Becker, Dorval Brunelle, Christopher Chase-Dunn, Donatella Della Porta
July 30, 2014
The World Social Forum quickly became the largest political gathering in human history and continues to offer a direct challenge to the extreme inequities of corporate-led globalisation. It has expanded its presence and continues to be an exciting experiment in global and participatory democracy. ...
Democratic Uprisings in the New Middle East: Youth, Technology, Human Rights, and US Foreign Policy
1st Edition
By Mahmood Monshipouri
January 30, 2014
As Egypt retreats from its newly elected government and Syria moves from one crisis to another, this book’s reflection on the Arab Spring could not be more timely. Monshipouri’s account of the role of emotion, solidarity, and online activism is informed by several trips to the region that continue ...
Watching Human Rights: The 101 Best Films
1st Edition
By Mark Gibney
January 30, 2014
In order to be able to protect human rights, it is first necessary to see the denial of those rights. Aside from experiencing human rights violations directly, either as a victim or as an eyewitness, more than any other medium film is able to bring us closer to this aspect of the human experience. ...
Global Health in the 21st Century: The Globalization of Disease and Wellness
1st Edition
By Debra L. DeLaet, David E. DeLaet
September 30, 2012
Perhaps no other public policy issue has greater potential to affect some of the most significant economic, political, social, and ethical changes of the 21st century than global health. In this book, a scholar/physician team authors a comprehensive introduction to global health issues and ...
Protecting the Global Environment
1st Edition
By Gary C Bryner
August 30, 2011
" Gary Bryner's brief, readable, capstone book: " Features a forward by Mark A. Boyer Outlines the major environmental challenges facing the world today Applies international relations theory to these challenges Covers such key topics as development, sustainability, and market capitalism Offers a ...
Terminate Terrorism: Framing, Gaming, and Negotiating Conflicts
1st Edition
By Karen A. Feste
July 30, 2010
This book looks at recent, high-profile anti-American terrorism crises: the Cuban skyjacking epidemic; the Tehran hostage-taking; the Beirut kidnappings; and Al Qaeda suicide bombing. It then explains how they come to an end using a framework of conflict resolution concepts: conflict ripeness and ...
Global Classroom: An Essential Guide to Study Abroad
1st Edition
By Jeffrey S. Lantis
June 30, 2010
Travel abroad has become a standard feature of global citizenship and many seek help in making sure their travel experiences are fulfilling. University based tours and travel programs are among the most popular for the educated sojourner. This book is aimed at students, professors, and study abroad...
Sixteen Million One: Understanding Civil War
1st Edition
By Patrick M. Regan
June 30, 2009
Sixteen million people have died in civil wars in the past 50 years. In view of that, civil wars may be the single most destabilizing force in world politics today. The only greater killer is the suffering that pushes individuals into them. Civil wars create regional and global instability that ...
Development Redefined: How the Market Met Its Match
1st Edition
By Robin Broad, John Cavanagh
August 30, 2008
Rejecting the "flat worldism" of the globalists as well as the peaks and valleys of trade and aid policies over the years, Robin Broad and John Cavanagh guide us through the raging debate over the best route to development for the poorer nations of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This book takes ...
Celebrity Diplomacy
1st Edition
By Andrew F. Cooper, Louise Frechette
October 30, 2007
Time magazine named Bono and Bill and Melinda Gates their "Persons of the Year." The United Nations tapped Angelina Jolie as a goodwill ambassador. Bob Geldof organized the Live8 concert to push the G8 leaders' summit on AIDS and debt relief. What has come to be called "celebrity diplomacy" ...
People Count!: Networked Individuals in Global Politics
1st Edition
By James N. Rosenau
October 30, 2007
People Count! rests on a single but important premise: As the world shrinks and becomes ever more complex, so have people-as "networked individuals"-become ever more central to the course of events. This book seeks to depict a new era by analyzing the basic roles people occupy in their family, ...
Rules of the Game: A Primer on International Relations
1st Edition
By Mark R. Amstutz
October 30, 2007
Anyone interested in the forces behind globalization, terrorism, job outsourcing, or the price of gas needs at least a fundamental understanding of international relations. Using the relevant and accessible metaphor of a game, The Rules of the Game provides an introductory explanation of ...