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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.
(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 struc 
(449 pages) develops a cultural theory of international politics which contrasts with the realist mainstream. 4 b/w illus. (Paperback) 
Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 449 p. Cambridge Studies in International Relations (Paperback), 67. 
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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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. 
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Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 449 p. Cambridge Studies in International Relations (Paperback), 67. 
Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 449 p. Cambridge Studies in International Relations (Paperback), 67. 