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(449 pages) develops a cultural theory of international politics which contrasts with the realist mainstream. in social theory of international politics, wendt argues that states can view each other as enemies, rivals or friends. these roles can change over time, so that the international system is not condemned to conflict and war. in social theory of international politics, wendt argues that states can view each other as enemies, rivals or friends. these roles can change over time, so that the international system is not condemned to conflict and war. drawing upon philosophy and social theory, social theory of international politics develops a theory of the international system as a social construction. alexander wendt clarifies the central claims of the constructivist approach, presenting a structural and idealist worldview which contrasts with the individualism and materialism which underpins much mainstream international relations theory. he builds a cultural theory of international politics, which takes whether states view each other as enemies, rivals or friends as a fundamental determinant. wendt characterises these roles as 'cultures of anarchy', described as hobbesian, lockean and kantian respectively. these cultures are shared ideas which help shape state interests and capabilities, and generate tendencies in the international system. the book describes four factors which can drive structural change from one culture to another-interdependence, common fate, homogenization, and self-restraint-and examines the effects of capitalism and democracy in the emergence of a kantian culture in the west. acknowledgements, 1. four sociologies of international politics, part i. social theory: 2. scientific realism and social kinds, 3. 'ideas all the way down? ': on the constitution of power and interest, 4. structure, agency and culture, part ii. international politics: 5. the state and the problem of corporate agency, 6. three cultures of anarchy, 7. process and structural change, 8. conclusion, bibliography, index.'...a dense and sophisticated work of international relations theory, concerned with the biggest of big questions, 'what kind of 'stuff' the international system is made of'...social theory of international politics is destined to become perhaps the most discussed book in international relations theory in a generation. ' times literary supplement'alexander wendt has drawn on an exceptional range of theoretical literature in his effort to reconceptualize the nature of the international system. his discussion of scientific realism ought to be required reading for any student of international relations, or political science. ' stephen d. krasner, review of international studies'alex wendt's social theory of international politics...admirably attempts to do in an explicit manner what most scholars in the discipline do only implicity and often accidentally: suggest a social theory to serve as the foundation for theorizing about international relations...social theory tells an excellent story and will surely gain an important place in the annuals of international relations theory. ' roxanne lynn doty, review of international studies'alexander wendt's social theory of international politics is so impressive an achievement that it has a good chance to become a standard text of the mainline, american-oriented, professional international relations literature. ' hayward r. alker, review of international studies'alexander wendt's book is virtually certain to become a classic work on international relations theory, standard on graduate reading lists. wendt's distinctive combination of scientific realism, holism, and what he calls 'idealism', will certainly spark much conversation and, it is to be hoped, a great deal of thought. robert o. keohane, review of international studies'...this book demonstrates that wendt is among the top ir thinkers. this is a well-thought-out and philosophically inclined book, packed with ideas.....

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In Social Theory of International Politics, Wendt argues that states can view each other as enemies, rivals or friends. These roles can change over time, so that the international system is not condemned to conflict and war.

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Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. Drawing on philosophy and social theory, Social Theory of International Politics develops a cultural theory of international politics that contrasts with the realist mainstream. Wendt argues that states can view each other as enemies, rivals, or friends. He characterizes these roles as "cultures of anarchy, " which are shared ideas that help shape states' interests and capabilities. These cultures can change over time as ideas change. Wendt thus argues that the nature of international politics is not fixed, and that the international system is not condemned to conflict and war. ISBN10: 0521469600.

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