Revisiting Metaphors in International Relations Theory

This book presents an analysis of how metaphors are essential elements in the study of international relations. It acknowledges the fact that theory and practice in international relations often rest on common metaphorical concepts which have implications for the ways people around the world pursue their lives. Because of the increased attention metaphors have received as integral elements in political discourse, there is a need to investigate metaphorical concepts that are not neutral in their implications for understanding international relations. Inasmuch as government policy is shaped by metaphorical concepts that originate in the academic realm, and given that scholarly works are therefore partially involved in inspiring policy, the author subjects a range of metaphors in international relations theory to critical interrogation.

List of contents

1. The Significance of Metaphors in International Relations Theory.- 2. Metaphors of International Political Economy.- 3. Metaphors of Democratization.- 4. Theoretical Reflection.- 5. The Role of Metaphors in International Relations Theory.

About the author

Michael P. Marks is Professor of Politics at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, US, and the author of a companion book Metaphors in International Relations Theory (Palgrave Macmillan 2011).

Summary

Serves as timely reminder of the importance of metaphors in International Relations in their historical/theoretical aspects

Dissects how foreign policy is conceptualized and assists in determining how it is best explained
Offers original insights into the field of metaphors by exploring the different metaphorical uses of language in IR on the basis of a thorough analysis of an extensive body of work by IR scholars

Product details

• Authors: Michael P Marks, Michael P. Marks
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2018
• EAN: 9783319712000
• ISBN: 978-3-31-971200-0
• No. of pages: 235
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 218 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 450 g
• Illustrations: IX, 235 p.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Comparative and international political science; Globalisierung, Diplomatie, B, Globalization, Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, International Relations, foreign policy, Political science & theory, auseinandersetzen, Political Science and International Studies, Communication Studies, Diplomacy, International Relations Theory, Political Communication, Semantics, discourse analysis, stylistics, Political structure and processes