Realist Tradition and the Limits of International Relations

Informationen zum Autor Michael C. Williams is Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. He has published widely in both International Relations theory and security studies, including articles in International Organization and International Studies Quarterly. Klappentext Although thinkers such as Thucydides! Rousseau and Hobbes are considered central to the realist tradition! Michael Williams re-evaluates their positions. Arguing that such philosophers were not concerned with methodological issues of rationality and anarchy! as commonly interpreted! Williams asserts that they wanted to establish political practices for leaders which would ensure order. His original interpretation of major thinkers will interest scholars of international relations and the history of ideas. Zusammenfassung The definition of realism is often debated by students of international politics. Michael Williams offers an important re-interpretation of thinkers such as Rousseau! Hobbes and Morgenthau arguing that contemporary realism is at odds with their central concerns. This book will interest scholars of international relations and the history of ideas. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. Sceptical states: Hobbes; 2. Rousseau, realism and realpolitik; 3. Hans Morgenthau and the historical construction of realism; 4. The tyranny of false polarities; 5. The ethic of responsibility.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Williams Michael C., Michael C. Williams, Michael C. (University of Wales Williams
• Mitarbeit: Steve Smith (Herausgeber)
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 06.01.2005
• EAN: 9780521827522
• ISBN: 978-0-521-82752-2
• Seiten: 256
• Serien: Cambridge Studies in International Relations; Cambridge Studies in Internati
• Themen: Sachbuch > Politik, Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft > Politik; Sozialwissenschaften, Recht,Wirtschaft > Politikwissenschaft > Politische Wissenschaft und Politische Bildung