The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations [4 volumes] vol 1: A-E
vol 2: F-L
vol 3: M-R
vol 4: S-Index

Subjects:

• Political Science » International Relations
• History » World History (General)
• Military Studies » Military & Politics

Awards:

• Booklist Editors' Choice 2002
• Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2002

Reviews:

• ...belongs in all academic and large public libraries.
  —Library Journal August 2002
• Humanistically written and ambitiously comprehensive, this single-author reference set intended for general readers is impressive in scope and design....combines scholarly rigor and a discerning eye in this useful and authoritative synthesis covering the major ideas, leading personalities, and significant developments in the history of the discipline. Thoughtfully conceived and handsomely executed, the 6,000 cross-referenced entries, ranging from terse definitions to multipage expositions, are paragons of clarity and concision. Nolan's internationalist perspective helps mitigate the ethnocentrism to which encyclopedias on international affairs are often prey. Subtly opinionated and morally judgmental on occasion, its objectivity is not belied. Highly recommended for academic libraries with strong international relations collections; undergraduates and specialists alike should welcome it.
  —Choice December 2002
• An easy-to-use specialized resource for history, government, or political-science research.
  —School Library Journal February 2003
• ...a hugely ambitious work of scholarship...
  —Reference & User Services Quarterly Winter 2002
• ...the Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations is a scholarly work of obvious quality....go for it.
  —Against the Grain November 2002
• From the vast to the particular and all along the intervening scale, this encyclopedia defines terms, explains the significance of events, identifies influential individuals, and analyzes important ideas in international relations throughout the world....The breadth of scope ensures this set's utility....useful to those who need an explanation of more garden-variety terminology, events, concepts, and persons significant to the field of international relations as they have unfolded in history.
  —Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin November 15, 2002
• The title of this work hardly does justice to its ambitious scope. Historian Cathal Nolan does not simply survey current affairs, but the diplomatic, military and political relations of countries from 1650 to the present....This guide will serve high schools, lay readers and beginning students of history as well.
  —Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Group Reference October 2002

• Endorsement From Charles G. Cogan
  Senior Research Associate
  Harvard University: Cathal Nolan's The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations is a prodigious feat of scholarship, reflecting a labor of love that has spanned the greater part of a decade....It is written in a lively style, not without opinion, yet it is balanced. The entries are well selected and reflect a great breadth of curiosity. The work will serve as an excellent and handy reference both to students and to those in the reading public with a serious interest in the history of international relations.
• Endorsement From Stan A. Taylor
  Professor of Political Science
  Brigham Young University: Take away my Morgenthau, Hoffman, Rosenau, Waltz, Keohane, and Wendt if you must, but don't touch my copy of Nolan's new [book], The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations. It is an indispensable tool for teachers, researchers, students, and practitioners of international relations. From `abatement' to `Zulu Wars,' with over 6,000 readable, accurate, and even witty stops in between, this book will be beside my keyboard for years to come.
• Endorsement From Carl C. Hodge
  Associate Professor of Political Science
  Okanagan University College (Kelowna, British Columbia), Canada: Cathal Nolan's The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations will be the indispensable reference source on international affairs for a generation of students and scholars alike. It combines breadth with depth, erudition with lucidtiy, insight with humor--and subjects every aspect of global affairs to Nolan's unflagging instinct for the no-nonsense pursuit of knowledge. The scale and quality of his achievement are outdone by the Encyclopedia's unrivalled usefulless. An entirely new standard has been set.
• Endorsement From Robert Jackson
  Professor of Political Science and International Relations
  Boston University: Cathal Nolan's The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations is a tour de force in the depth of the scholarship that stands behind it, the range of its historical coverage, and--not least--the literary quality of the text. I cannot think of any general study that even begins to compare with this outstanding work. The encyclopedia will, I am certain, be an indispensable reference and research tool for students of international history and international relations for many years to come.
• Endorsement From Joel H. Rosenthal
  President
  Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs: In these days of media hype and instant analysis, historical perspectives are sorely needed yet rarely delivered with the competence and zest they deserve. Comprehensive, authoritative, and presented with ingenuity, this volume is the ideal reference companion for any student or analyst of international affairs.
• Endorsement From Thomas Nichols
  Professor of Strategy
  United States Naval War College: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations is an overdue remedy for the gaps--both political and historical--that plague the study of international relations. Written in an accessible, lively, and even witty style, readers will find not only a wealth of information but a fresh look at events and controversies that the academy has long hoped to bury as resolved or forgotten. The study of international affairs has too often turned its back on history; fortunately for students and scholars alike Cathal Nolan hasn't.
• Endorsement From Paul Marantz, Professor
  Department of Political Science
  University of British Columbia: This remarkably comprehensive reference work will be invaluable for students of international politics, history, and political science. Beginning students will consult it frequently to clarify and learn more about key concepts, terminology, events, treaties, wars, individuals, organizations, etc. Specialists will benefit from the depth of the entries and the many useful bibliographical citations. The writing is clear and accessible, and the scholarship is extensive and authoritative.
• Endorsement From William R. Keylor
  Professor of History and International Relations
  Boston University: My friend and colleague Cathal Nolan has managed to accomplish a feat that usually eludes most authors of reference works. The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations is both a comprehensive treatment of the subject and a work that is written with verve, conviction, and a subtle sense of humor. He manages to cover an astonishing range of topics while retaining the interest of the reader with his powerful, evocative prose. This work should prove useful to students, scholars, and members of the lay public interested in getting the facts right about the history of international relations.

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Encyclopedia
• Index