--- product_id: 18271070 title: "War and Change in World Politics (Volume 0)" price: "€ 126.34" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/18271070-war-and-change-in-world-politics-volume-0 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Deep dive into international relations Classic theory on global power shifts Explores war and systemic change War and Change in World Politics (Volume 0) **Price:** € 126.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌐 Decode the forces shaping tomorrow’s world order—before everyone else does! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** War and Change in World Politics (Volume 0) - **How much does it cost?** € 126.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/18271070-war-and-change-in-world-politics-volume-0) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Interdisciplinary Approach:** Combines history, sociology, and economics for a 360° understanding of world order shifts. - • **Used Book in Good Condition:** Get this intellectual gem at a fraction of the cost—join the elite circle of informed readers. - • **Essential Reading for Thought Leaders:** Ranks #18 in International Relations—perfect for professionals shaping global perspectives. - • **Focus on Power Growth & Systemic Change:** Reveals how uneven power growth triggers political, economic, and territorial upheavals. - • **Timeless Insight into Global Power Dynamics:** Unpack centuries of international political change with Gilpin’s groundbreaking theory. ## Overview War and Change in World Politics by Professor Gilpin offers a seminal theory on how shifts in economic and military power drive transformations in the international system. Blending history, sociology, and economics, it explains why rising powers challenge existing orders, often leading to conflict or systemic change. This used copy in good condition is a must-have for professionals and scholars eager to understand the mechanics behind global political evolution. ## Description War and Change in World Politics introduces the reader to an important new theory of international political change. Arguing that the fundamental nature of international relations has not changed over the millennia, Professor Gilpin uses history, sociology, and economic theory to identify the forces causing change in the world order. The discussion focuses on the differential growth of power in the international system and the result of this unevenness. A shift in the balance of power - economic or military - weakens the foundations of the existing system, because those gaining power see the increasing benefits and the decreasing cost of changing the system. The result, maintains Gilpin, is that actors seek to alter the system through territorial, political, or economic expansion until the marginal costs of continuing change are greater than the marginal benefits. When states develop the power to change the system according to their interests they will strive to do so- either by increasing economic efficiency and maximizing mutual gain, or by redistributing wealth and power in their own favour. Review: Decline of Empire - I had to read this book for class. The sections on the decline of empire/hegemony are essential to understanding why the United States is doomed to fail. The author explains that the cost of maintaining empire eventually bankrupt the empire and a new hegemony replaces the old one. Although this can be done peacefully (collapse of USSR), the historical norm is total war between the hegemony/empire and the new challengers. The chances of U.S. citizens electing somebody like Ron Paul who will drastically scale back overseas forces and end preemtive wars is not good. More likely than not status quo politicians like Bush, Obama, Romney, etc will get elected and continue to maintain America's 900 military bases in 130 countries; start new wars and expand old ones; spend vast sums of money on expensive military research and projects. According to Gilpin's chapter on empire decline, this means that the U.S. will eventually bankrupt itself and there will be a change in the international system. Hopefully the change will be peaceful (U.S. voluntarily bringing forces home as Ron Paul advocates), and not violent (U.S. goes to war with China, Russia or another rising power that threatens U.S. hegemony). Review: Four Stars - nice product ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #223,055 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #18 in International Relations (Books) #204 in History (Books) #793 in International & World Politics (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 46 Reviews | ## Images ![War and Change in World Politics (Volume 0) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Onz3o-bmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decline of Empire *by A***R on January 9, 2012* I had to read this book for class. The sections on the decline of empire/hegemony are essential to understanding why the United States is doomed to fail. The author explains that the cost of maintaining empire eventually bankrupt the empire and a new hegemony replaces the old one. Although this can be done peacefully (collapse of USSR), the historical norm is total war between the hegemony/empire and the new challengers. The chances of U.S. citizens electing somebody like Ron Paul who will drastically scale back overseas forces and end preemtive wars is not good. More likely than not status quo politicians like Bush, Obama, Romney, etc will get elected and continue to maintain America's 900 military bases in 130 countries; start new wars and expand old ones; spend vast sums of money on expensive military research and projects. According to Gilpin's chapter on empire decline, this means that the U.S. will eventually bankrupt itself and there will be a change in the international system. Hopefully the change will be peaceful (U.S. voluntarily bringing forces home as Ron Paul advocates), and not violent (U.S. goes to war with China, Russia or another rising power that threatens U.S. hegemony). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by G***N on October 20, 2015* nice product ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gilpin is surprisingly easy to read and interpret *by J***E on September 29, 2015* Gilpin is surprisingly easy to read and interpret, this book is a great size to carry around for school. Great seller and very great shipping! ## Frequently Bought Together - War and Change in World Politics - After Victory: Institutions, Strategic Restraint, and the Rebuilding of Order after Major Wars, New Edition (Princeton Studies in International History and Politics) - The Tragedy of Great Power Politics --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/18271070-war-and-change-in-world-politics-volume-0](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/18271070-war-and-change-in-world-politics-volume-0) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-13*