This includes my courses on Political Philosophy, International Relations, Issues in Foreign Affairs (Great Decisions), Research in the Age of AI, Wine & the Liberal Arts, and Rock Climbing.

Read on to find what books you might need for your courses!

Political Philosophy (PHIL/POLS 230)

1 Book for this class:

Morgan, Michael L. (Editor). Classics of Moral and Political Theory. 5th Edition. Sage. Read the notes below.

• You must get the 5th Edition.
• You must get the print edition. There are always problems with the ebook versions.
• You can find this online!
  • Amazon, used and new: https://www.amazon.com/Classics-Political-Theory-Michael-Morgan/dp/1603844422
  • And plenty of other online booksellers: Abe Books, ThriftBooks.com, BetterWorldbooks.com, etc.
• Library
  • The book also will be on reserve at the college library. https://library.monmouthcollege.edu/coursereserves
  • Our library also might be able to get you a copy through interlibrary loan.

We will have other readings on Moodle (our Learning Management System).

International Relations (POLS 270)

2 Books for this class

Kissinger, Henry. 2015. World Order. Penguin. Any edition is fine.

• I strongly recommend the print edition.
• You can find this online!
  • Amazon, used and new.
  • And plenty of other online booksellers: Abe Books, ThriftBooks.com, BetterWorldbooks.com, etc.
• Library
  • The book also will be on reserve at the college library. https://library.monmouthcollege.edu/coursereserves
  • Our library also might be able to get you a copy through interlibrary loan.

Jack L Snyder, Karen A Mingst, Heather Elko McKibben (Editors). Essential Readings in World Politics. Must be 8th Edition.

• Must be 8th Edition.
• I strongly recommend the print edition.
• You can find this online!
  • Amazon, used and new.
  • And plenty of other online booksellers: Abe Books, ThriftBooks.com, BetterWorldbooks.com, etc.
• Library
  • The book also will be on reserve at the college library. https://library.monmouthcollege.edu/coursereserves
  • Our library also might be able to get you a copy through interlibrary loan.

Issues in Foreign Affairs (Great Decisions) (ISTU/POLS 271)

1 Book for this class:

This is a unique book that can only be purchased from the Foreign Policy Association. We will use their 2027 edition. It will be available in January. Last year it cost $35 plus shipping. Hopefully, it will be about the same this time.

• Library
  • The book also will be on reserve at the college library. https://library.monmouthcollege.edu/coursereserves

We will have other readings on Moodle (our Learning Management System).

Research in the Age of AI (POLS 340)

No books for this class. All readings will be on Moodle (our Learning Management System).

Wine & the Liberal Arts (INTR 388)

No books for this class. All readings will be on Moodle (our Learning Management System).

Rock Climbing (PHED 139 and 239)

The 139 course focuses on the basics of rock climbing, including top roping/belaying, climbing techniques, and safety.

The 239 course focuses on more advanced techniques, including lead climbing.

No books required.