"This collection of studies written by leading experts in the field offers a careful, thorough, and very wide -anging assessment of balance-of-power theory in today's international politics. The caliber of the research is outstanding. It will be required reading for specialists and students alike."--Patrick Morgan, University of California, Irvine
"The book offers a wealth of analytical gems and fruitful avenues for future international relations scholarship....a valuable addition to the lliterature and worth examining for advanced international relations courses..."--Perspectives on Politics
