Download or read book The Politics of Global Resources written by James E. Harf and published by Durham : Duke University Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harf begins with a description of the historical patterns and the contemporary character of the international system and shows why it is difficult for the world community to address today's issues. He provides essential information on four specific issues used as case studies--food, actors, energy values, population policy and environment futures; and summarizes how far the global community has solved these issues and what tasks remain. ISBN 0-8223-0623-9 (pbk.): $14.95.