Neorealism and Its Critics

Sparked by Kenneth Waltz's Theory of International Relations, this classic text is a summary of current thinking on neorealism, a revival of the tradition that emphasizes state power struggles in world affairs. With contributions by John Ruggie, Robert Cox, Richard Ashley, and Robert Gilpin, the book also includes an introductory essay by Keohane and a concluding chapter by Waltz.

Sommario

1. Realism, Neorealism and the Study of World Politics, by Robert O. Keohane
2. Laws and Theories, by Kenneth N. Waltz
3. Reductionist and Systemic Theories, by Kenneth N. Waltz
4. Political Structures, by Kenneth N. Waltz
5. Anarchic Orders and Balances of Power, by Kenneth N. Waltz
6. Continuity and Transformation in the World Polity: Toward a Neorealist Synthesis, by John Gerard Ruggie
7. Theory of World Politics: Structural Realism and Beyond, by Robert O. Keohane
8. Social Forces, States and World Orders: Beyond International Relations Theory, by Robert W. Cox
9. The Poverty of Neorealism, by Richard K. Ashley
10. The Richness of the Tradition of Political Realism, by Robert G. Gilpin
11. Reflections on Theory of International Politics: A Response to My Critics, by Kenneth N. Waltz

Info autore

Robert O. Keohane is Professor of Government at Harvard University. He is author ofAfter Hegemony: Cooperation and Discord in the World Political Economy and coauthor (with Joseph S. Nye) ofPower and Interdependence: World Politics in Transition (1997).

Riassunto

Neorealism is the school of international relations that emphasizes the role of inter-state power struggles in world affairs.This volume features essays by both its most prominent exponents and its principal critics.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Robert Eohane, Robert Keohane
• Con la collaborazione di: Robert Keohane (Editore), Robert (Princeton University) Keohane (Editore), Robert O. Keohane (Editore)
• Editore: Columbia University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.05.1986
• EAN: 9780231063494
• ISBN: 978-0-231-06349-4
• Pagine: 378
• Dimensioni: 150 mm x 228 mm x 23 mm
• Serie: New Directions in World Politics; New Directions in World Politics
• Categorie: Libri scolastici > Didattica > Formazione professionale; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata; Political Science, LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, International Relations, Literary theory