Roots of Diplomacy - How to Study Inter-State Relations

Originally published in 1965, the author makes a strong case for the study of international relations, arguing that given the rational approach he advocates, it is possible to avoid a major war since no government wants one. His theories reach some controversial conclusions.

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

John Wakelin (1929-2018) was a Headteacher at Hinchingbrooke School from 1965 - 1982 and then a writer on politics, meticulously researching and writing books on education and the welfare state.

Summary

Originally published in 1965, the author makes a strong case for the study of international relations, arguing that given the rational approach he advocates, it is possible to avoid a major war since no government wants one. His theories reach some controversial conclusions.

Product details

• Authors: John Wakelin
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2025
• EAN: 9781032982762
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3298276-2
• No. of pages: 184
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Arms Control, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Treaties, International Relations, International Law, United Kingdom, Great Britain