Game of Thrones and the Theories of International Relations

How does Game of Thrones mirror international politics and how may the series provide a useful tool for better understanding the theories of international relations? This book connects international relations theories to the series, providing examples from characters whose actions reflect applied scenarios of decision-making and strategy.

List of contents

Chapter 1. Levels of Analysis and Defining Power
Chapter 2. Realism
Chapter 3. Liberalism
Chapter 4. Critical Identity Perspectives
Chapter 5. Human Rights
Chapter 6. Indigenous Peoples

About the author

Ñusta Carranza Ko is assistant professor of global affairs and human security at University of Baltimore.

Laura D. Young is assistant professor of political science at Georgia Gwinnett College.

Summary

How does Game of Thrones mirror international politics and how may the series provide a useful tool for better understanding the theories of international relations? This book connects international relations theories to the series, providing examples from characters whose actions reflect applied scenarios of decision-making and strategy.

Product details

• Authors: Nusta Carranza Ko, Ñusta Carranza Ko, Nusta Carranza Young Ko, Ko Nusta Carranza, Laura D. Young, Laura D. Ko Young
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781498569873
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-6987-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Politics, Literature, & Film
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education