The Evolution of International Relations/Naunihal Singh. New Delhi, Mittal, 2002, 242 p., $25. ISBN 81-7099-841-7.

Contents: Preface. 1. International relations of the old world states. 2. The great war and its effects in the old world. 3. Non-political influences affecting international relations. 4. The causes of war. 5. Diplomacy and international law. 6. Popular control of foreign policy and the mortality of states. 7. Methods proposed for settling international controversies. 8. Other possible methods for averting war. Bibliography. Index.

"The book treats the subjects only in a few of its broader aspects and are directed to a practical aim which is at this moment much in the minds of thoughtful men everywhere.

"Painfully struck by the fact that while the economic relations between nations have been growing closer, and the personal intercourse between their members far more frequent, political friendliness between states had not increased, each men have been asking why ill-feeling continue still so rife. Why is it that before the clouds of Great War had vanished from the sky new clouds are rising over the horizon? What can be done to avert the danger that are threatening the peace of mankind?

"This book is intended to supply some materials to answer the aforesaid questions by throwing upon them the light of history which has moulded the minds of men showing us how the world of international policies has come to be what it is.

"This book can be beneficial the students of politics, politicians and the general readers." (jacket)

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