The Realist Tradition In International Relations The Foundations Of Western Order 4 Volumes

Author : Barry Scott Zellen
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 1249 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0313392676

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The Realist Tradition in International Relations: The Foundations of Western Order by Barry Scott Zellen Pdf

The Realist Tradition in International Relations: The Foundations of Western Order introduces the principal theorists who have shaped and defined the realist tradition. This once-dominant theory of international politics has reemerged to provide a shared foundation for understanding political theory, international relations theory, and strategic studies. The work is comprised of four volumes, each focusing upon a distinct period and the pivotal contributors writing in that era. Volume 1, State of Hope, looks at the classical era when chaos reigned supreme. Volume 2, State of Fear, goes through the early-modern period and the emergence of the modern state. Volume 3, State of Awe, explores the age of total war with its unprecedented dangers. Volume 4, State of Siege, examines the present era of insurgency and asymmetrical conflict. A truly monumental work, this sweeping study will surely foster a new appreciation of the rich tapestry of realist thought and its continuing relevance to the study of world politics.

Author : Barry Scott Zellen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : International relations
ISBN : 1780349750

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The Realist Tradition in International Relations by Barry Scott Zellen Pdf

This comprehensive foundation for the study of realism will introduce students in disciplines as varied as philosophy, international relations, and strategic studies to the majestic breadth of the realist tradition that unifies them all.

Author : Barry Scott Zellen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1411 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313392689

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The Realist Tradition in International Relations by Barry Scott Zellen Pdf

This comprehensive foundation for the study of realism will introduce students in disciplines as varied as philosophy, international relations, and strategic studies to the majestic breadth of the realist tradition that unifies them all. The Realist Tradition in International Relations: The Foundations of Western Order introduces the principal theorists who have shaped and defined the realist tradition. This once-dominant theory of international politics has reemerged to provide a shared foundation for understanding political theory, international relations theory, and strategic studies. The work is comprised of four volumes, each focusing upon a distinct period and the pivotal contributors writing in that era. Volume 1, State of Hope, looks at the classical era when chaos reigned supreme. Volume 2, State of Fear, goes through the early-modern period and the emergence of the modern state. Volume 3, State of Awe, explores the age of total war with its unprecedented dangers. Volume 4, State of Siege, examines the present era of insurgency and asymmetrical conflict. A truly monumental work, this sweeping study will surely foster a new appreciation of the rich tapestry of realist thought and its continuing relevance to the study of world politics.

Author : Thomas H. Johnson,Barry Zellen
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780804789219

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Culture, Conflict, and Counterinsurgency by Thomas H. Johnson,Barry Zellen Pdf

The authors of Culture, Conflict and Counterinsurgency contend that an enduring victory can still be achieved in Afghanistan. However, to secure it we must better understand the cultural foundations of the continuing conflicts that rage across Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan, and shift our strategy from an attritional engagement to a smarter war plan that embraces these cultural dimensions. They examine the nexus of culture, conflict, and strategic intervention, and attempt to establish if culture is important in a national security and foreign policy context, and to explore how cultural phenomena and information can best be used by the military. In the process they address just how intimate cultural knowledge needs to be to counter an insurgency effectively. Finally, they establish exactly how good we've been at building and utilizing cultural understanding in Afghanistan, what the operational impact of that understanding has been, and where we must improve to maximize our use of cultural knowledge in preparing for and engaging in future conflicts.

Author : B S Chimni,Miyoshi Masahiro,Li-ann Thio
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004433786

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Asian Yearbook of International Law, Volume 13 (2007) by B S Chimni,Miyoshi Masahiro,Li-ann Thio Pdf

Author : Amitav Acharya,Barry Buzan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135174033

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Non-Western International Relations Theory by Amitav Acharya,Barry Buzan Pdf

Given that the world has moved well beyond the period of Western colonialism, and clearly into a durable period in which non-Western cultures have gained their political autonomy, it is long past time that non-Western voices had a higher profile in debates about international relations, not just as disciples of Western schools of thought, but as inventors of their own approaches. Western IR theory has had the advantage of being the first in the field, and has developed many valuable insights, but few would defend the position that it captures everything we need to know about world politics. In this book, Acharya and Buzan introduce non-Western IR traditions to a Western IR audience, and challenge the dominance of Western theory. An international team of experts reinforce existing criticisms that IR theory is Western-focused and therefore misrepresents and misunderstands much of world history by introducing the reader to non-Western traditions, literature and histories relevant to how IR is conceptualised. Including case studies on Chinese, Japanese, South Korean, Southeast Asian, Indian and Islamic IR this book redresses the imbalance and opens up a cross-cultural comparative perspective on how and why thinking about IR has developed in the way it has. As such, it will be invaluable reading for both Western and Asian audiences interested in international relations theory.

Author : Kenneth Neal Waltz
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015048775277

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Theory of International Politics by Kenneth Neal Waltz Pdf

Forfatterens mål med denne bog er: 1) Analyse af de gældende teorier for international politik og hvad der heri er lagt størst vægt på. 2) Konstruktion af en teori for international politik som kan kan råde bod på de mangler, der er i de nu gældende. 3) Afprøvning af den rekonstruerede teori på faktiske hændelsesforløb.

Author : John J. Mearsheimer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : International agencies
ISBN : UCSD:31822018905885

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The False Promise of International Institutions by John J. Mearsheimer Pdf

Author : T. Erskine,R. Lebow
Publisher : Springer
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230390331

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Tragedy and International Relations by T. Erskine,R. Lebow Pdf

Nowhere are clashes between competing ethical perspectives more prevalent than in the realm of International Relations. Thus, understanding tragedy is directly relevant to understanding IR. This volume explores the various ways that tragedy can be used as a lens through which international relations might be brought into clearer focus.

Author : Matthew Specter
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781503629974

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The Atlantic Realists by Matthew Specter Pdf

In The Atlantic Realists, intellectual historian Matthew Specter offers a boldly revisionist interpretation of "realism," a prevalent stance in post-WWII US foreign policy and public discourse and the dominant international relations theory during the Cold War. Challenging the common view of realism as a set of universally binding truths about international affairs, Specter argues that its major features emerged from a century-long dialogue between American and German intellectuals beginning in the late nineteenth century. Specter uncovers an "Atlantic realist" tradition of reflection on the prerogatives of empire and the nature of power politics conditioned by fin de siècle imperial competition, two world wars, the Holocaust, and the Cold War. Focusing on key figures in the evolution of realist thought, including Carl Schmitt, Hans Morgenthau, and Wilhelm Grewe, this book traces the development of the realist worldview over a century, dismantling myths about the national interest, Realpolitik, and the "art" of statesmanship.

Author : J. O'Hagan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002-04-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781403907523

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Conceptualizing the West in International Relations Thought by J. O'Hagan Pdf

West is a concept widely used in international relations, but we rarely reflect on what we mean by the term. Conceptions of and what the West is vary widely. This book examines conceptions of the West drawn from writers from diverse historical and intellectual contexts, revealing both interesting parallels and points of divergence. It also reflects on implications of these different perceptions of how we understand the role of the West, and its interactions with other civilizational identities.

Author : Martin Griffiths
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134178957

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International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century by Martin Griffiths Pdf

International relations theory has been the site of intense debate in recent years. A decade ago it was still possible to divide the field between three main perspectives – Realism, Liberalism, and Marxism. Not only have these approaches evolved in new directions, they have been joined by a number of new ‘isms’ vying for attention, including feminism and constructivism. International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century is the first comprehensive textbook to provide an overview of all the most important theories within international relations. Written by an international team of experts in the field, the book covers both traditional approaches, such as realism and liberal internationalism, as well as new developments such as constructivism, poststructuralism and postcolonialism. The book’s comprehensive coverage of IR theory makes it the ideal textbook for teachers and students who want an up-to-date survey of the rich variety of theoretical work and for readers with no prior exposure to the subject.

Author : Trudy Jacobsen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317069690

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Re-envisioning Sovereignty by Trudy Jacobsen Pdf

Sovereignty, as a concept, is in a state of flux. In the course of the last century, traditional meanings have been worn away while the limitations of sovereignty have been altered as transnational issues compete with domestic concerns for precedence. This volume presents an interdisciplinary analysis of conceptions of sovereignty. Divided into six overarching elements, it explores a wide range of issues that have altered the theory and practice of state sovereignty, such as: human rights and the use of force for human protection purposes, norms relating to governance, the war on terror, economic globalization, the natural environment and changes in strategic thinking. The authors are acknowledged experts in their respective areas, and discuss the contemporary meaning and relevance of sovereignty and how it relates to the constitution of international order.

Author : Mark Beeson
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 1007 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811201912

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Rivalry And Cooperation In The Asia-pacific: The Dynamics Of A Region In Transition (In 2 Volumes) by Mark Beeson Pdf

Rivalry and Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the most important strategic and economic region in the world. Asia-Pacific is a region that is undergoing a major transformation, largely as a consequence of the rise of China and its growing rivalry with the United States. Whatever happens in the Asia-Pacific will profoundly influence global events, not just regional ones. Looking ahead, the region's future direction — and even its name — is contested and uncertain.This two-volume reference work, by one of the world's leading analysts of regional affairs, places these events in historical context and considers what they may mean for future political, economic and strategic relations. By focusing on the United States, China and the region's most significant middle powers, the book explains why and how the Asia-Pacific has become the fulcrum of international events.

Author : Annette Freyberg-Inan
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780791486351

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What Moves Man by Annette Freyberg-Inan Pdf

The realist theory of international relations is based on a particularly gloomy set of assumptions about universal human motives. Believing people to be essentially asocial, selfish, and untrustworthy, realism counsels a politics of distrust and competition in the international arena. What Moves Man subjects realism to a broad and deep critique. Freyberg-Inan argues, first, that realist psychology is incomplete and suffers from a pessimistic bias. Second, she explains how this bias systematically undermines both realist scholarship and efforts to promote international cooperation and peace. Third, she argues that realism's bias has a tendency to function as a self-fulfilling prophecy: it nurtures and promotes the very behaviors it assumes predominate human nature. Freyberg-Inan concludes by suggesting how a broader and more complex view of human motivation would deliver more complete explanations of international behavior, reduce the risk of bias, and better promote practical progress in the conduct of international affairs.