Power of Nations, The: The Political Economy of International Relations

An in-depth description and analysis of the various ways in which nations convert political, economic, and administrative resources into international power and influence.  Drawing on a broad range of historical and empirical materials, Professor Knorr examines how such power can be used, and how in fact it is used--two very different matters, as he demonstrates.  By describing the constraints that govern the use of power and the conditions that determine its effectiveness and utility, Professor Knorr is able to show the important role that noncoercive influence plays in the conduct of foreign policy.