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Informationen zum Autor By Thomas Lindemann Klappentext Theories on the origins of war are often based on the premise that the rational actor is in pursuit of material satisfaction! such as the quest for power or for wealth. These perspectives disregard the need for homo symbolicus - the preservation of a positive self-image for both emotional and instrumental reasons. A good reputation ensures authority and material resources. Non-recognition can be as much as an explanation of war as that of other explicative 'variables'. Two empirical studies examining the role of non-recognition in great power conflicts and in international crises will demonstrate the value of this symbolic approach. Inhaltsverzeichnis CONTENTS Acknowledgements List of Tables Introduction PART I 'SYMBOLIC' APPROACHES TO WAR Chapter One: The Struggle for Recognition in Social Relations Utilitarian logics 'Psycho-logics' in the quest for recognition Chapter Two: The Struggle for Recognition in International Relations The recognition problematic in international relations theory Hypotheses on the link between non-recognition and war PART II: CASE STUDIES Chapter Three: Losing the War! but Winning Respect? The paci? cation between great powers by respect War to avoid shame? Chapter Four: Saving Face and Peace; the Politics of Recognition in International Crises The Politics of Recognition in International Crises Crises with a Bellicose Outcome (losing face) Crises with a Paci? c Outcome (saving face) Index
