Social theory of international politics:

Drawing upon philosophy and social theory, Social Theory of International Politics develops a theory of the international system as a social construction. Alexander Wendt clarifies the central claims of the constructivist approach, presenting a structural and idealist worldview which contrasts with...

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Beteilige Person: Wendt, Alexander 1958- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2007
Ausgabe:Transferred to digital printing
Schriftenreihe:Cambridge studies in international relations 67
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Links:https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511612183
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511612183
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511612183
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511612183
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511612183
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511612183
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511612183
Zusammenfassung:Drawing upon philosophy and social theory, Social Theory of International Politics develops a theory of the international system as a social construction. Alexander Wendt clarifies the central claims of the constructivist approach, presenting a structural and idealist worldview which contrasts with the individualism and materialism which underpins much mainstream international relations theory. He builds a cultural theory of international politics, which takes whether states view each other as enemies, rivals or friends as a fundamental determinant. Wendt characterises these roles as 'cultures of anarchy', described as Hobbesian, Lockean and Kantian respectively. These cultures are shared ideas which help shape state interests and capabilities, and generate tendencies in the international system. The book describes four factors which can drive structural change from one culture to another - interdependence, common fate, homogenization, and self-restraint - and examines the effects of capitalism and democracy in the emergence of a Kantian culture in the West
Umfang:1 online resource (xv, 429 pages)
ISBN:9780511612183
DOI:10.1017/CBO9780511612183