This is the first book to give you the full breadth and depth of coverage you need to truly understand the politics of today's world economy-now and in your future career. Completely updated, the new edition reflects the sweeping changes that continue to reshape the international system. The Seventh Edition strengthens the text's contemporary coverage of political and economic relations, global inequality, and the transition to capitalism in the formerly communist countries. Its emphasis on the impact of globalization makes this definitive text ideal for equipping you with a global perspective.