Research in International Relations

Originally published in 1963, this book examines the tools and techniques of research to be applied in the field of international relations. The author takes the standpoint that at one extreme there is too strong a tendency to search speculatively for general principles by which to explain the nature of world politics.

List of contents

Part 1: Introduction 1. The Study of Inter-State Relations 2. The Techniques Part 2: The State System at Rest 3. State Systems 4. The Properties of a State - Belligerent Power 5. The Categorization of States 6. The Properties of a State - Interests 8. Symbolic Representation 9. Diplomatic Power Part 3: The State System in Motion 10. New Developments in the Form Relationships Between Two or More States 11. The Crisis 12. War 13. Making a Settlement Part 4: The State System Surveyed 14. What Makes a Period? 15. The Structure of a State System 16. Foreign Policy Part 5: Epilogue 17. Inter-State Relations as a Game. Appendices.

About the author

Trygve Mathisen (1913-1987) was a Norwegian historian and political scientist.

Summary

Originally published in 1963, this book examines the tools and techniques of research to be applied in the field of international relations. The author takes the standpoint that at one extreme there is too strong a tendency to search speculatively for general principles by which to explain the nature of world politics.

Product details

• Authors: Trygve Mathisen, Mathisen Trygve
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2025
• EAN: 9781032983813
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3298381-3
• No. of pages: 248
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Treaties, International Relations, International Law