The Return Of Culture And Identity In Ir Theory

Author : Yosef Lapid
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781555877279
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Return of Culture and Identity in IR Theory written by Yosef Lapid and published by Lynne Rienner Pub. This book was released on 1996 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an examination of cultural change in the post-Cold War era, this work addresses a series of questions covering topics such as the lack of interest in culture and identity in IR theory, and the case for rethinking the contemporary theoretical reach of the concepts.

Author : Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht
Publisher : Berghahn Books
ISBN 13 : 9781571813831
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and International History written by Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining the perspectives of 18 international scholars from Europe and the United States with a critical discussion of the role of culture in international relations, this volume introduces recent trends in the study of Culture and International History. It systematically explores the cultural dimension of international history, mapping existing approaches and conceptual lenses for the study of cultural factors and thus hopes to sharpen the awareness for the cultural approach to international history among both American and non-American scholars. The first part provides a methodological introduction, explores the cultural underpinnings of foreign policy, and the role of culture in international affairs by reviewing the historiography and examining the meaning of the word culture in the context of foreign relations. In the second part, contributors analyze culture as a tool of foreign policy. They demonstrate how culture was instrumentalized for diplomatic goals and purposes in different historical periods and world regions. The essays in the third part expand the state-centered view and retrace informal cultural relations among nations and peoples. This exploration of non-state cultural interaction focuses on the role of science, art, religion, and tourism. The fourth part collects the findings and arguments of part one, two, and three to define a roadmap for further scholarly inquiry. A group of" commentators" survey the preceding essays, place them into a larger research context, and address the question "Where do we go from here?" The last and fifth part presents a selection of primary sources along with individual comments highlighting a new genre of resources scholars interested in culture and international relations can consult.

Author : Odd Arne Westad
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135306745
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reviewing the Cold War written by Odd Arne Westad and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the cold war ended, it has become an international field of study, with new material from China, the former Soviet Union and Europe. This volume takes stock of where these new materials have taken us in our understanding of what the cold war was about and how we should study it.

Author : E. Sridharan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019908940X
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Relations Theory and South Asia (OIP) written by E. Sridharan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-13 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together scholarship from several South Asian countries, this volume understands conflict resolution and cooperation building in the region. The essays cover three inter-related issues-security; political economy-domestic politics; and the construction of identities and normative frameworks. They employ broader social-science theorizing, particularly in relation to political economy, to go beyond conceptualizations based on international relations theory. The volume takes a fresh look at the inter-relationships between issues and their analyses and eschews stand-alone topics such as Kashmir, nuclear policies, or regional cooperation. Combining theory with fieldwork, it provides diverse perspectives and arguments for a more nuanced picture of international relations in South Asia.

Author : Richard Ned Lebow
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521871360
Total Pages : 775 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Cultural Theory of International Relations written by Richard Ned Lebow and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-12-11 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An original theory of politics and international relations based on ancient Greek ideas of human motivation.

Author : Alice D. Ba
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134249934
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contending Perspectives on Global Governance written by Alice D. Ba and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-05-17 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global governance is fast becoming a ubiquitous phrase, succeeding globalization as the latest buzz term. But exactly what does it mean? For many scholars and policymakers the term captures important aspects of world politics. This unique volume delivers and compares the key perspectives of the leading thinkers in the area, equipping the reader with an excellent understanding of the debate now defining and mapping the future of this term. This comparative approach is underpinned by a lucid theoretical framework which guides the reader towards building a clear sense of the debate and its complexities. A wide range of empirical issues are covered, including those of Security, International Political Economy, Environment, Human Rights, Social Movements and Regulation. Including theorists of social constructivism, liberal imperialism and realism, this is an essential book for students and scholars which stimulates discussion and presents a fully rounded picture of global governance.

Author : Stephen Paul Haigh
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317131169
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Future States written by Stephen Paul Haigh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Globalization consists of an interlocking array of political, economic, social, and cultural forces that challenge the traditional international order in two key ways. First, states historically had 'hard shells', by means of which they were capable of consolidating differences between 'inside' and 'outside' to the point where the latter could more easily be quarantined. Second, for closely-related reasons they were largely able to 'absorb' domestic society, such that the individual was less a citizen than a subject. But through globalizing processes these (dubious) attributes have been starkly exposed, which leads Haigh to ask, Whither the state under globalization? Insightful and well-written, this book is sure to spark lively debate while attempting to answer its central question.

Author : Jamie Frueh
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 079148775X
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Political Identity and Social Change written by Jamie Frueh and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political Identity and Social Change builds upon the constructivist theory of political identity to explore the social changes that accompanied the end of apartheid in South Africa. To gain a better understanding of how structures of identity changed along with the rest of South Africa's institutions, Frueh analyzes three social and political conflicts: the Soweto uprisings of 1976, the reformist constitutional debates of 1983–1984, and post-apartheid crime. Analyzing these conflicts demonstrates how identity labels function as structures of social discourse, how social activity is organized through these structures, and how both the labels and their power have changed during the course of South Africa's transition. In this way, the book contributes not only to the study of South African society, but also provides lessons about the relationship between identity and social change.

Author : Cynthia Weber
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 0415342074
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Relations Theory written by Cynthia Weber and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative textbook introduces students to the main theories in international relations. The 2nd edition includes new chapters on the 'clash of civilizations' and Empire.

Author : G. John. Ikenberry
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231500920
Total Pages : 463 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Relations Theory and the Asia-Pacific written by G. John. Ikenberry and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2003-05-21 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What will the Asia-Pacific rim look like in the years ahead? What tools will international relations theorists need to understand the complex relationship among China, Japan, and the United States as the three powers shape the economic and political future of this crucial region? Some of the best and most innovative scholars in international relations and Asian area studies gather here with the working premise that stability in the broader Asia-Pacific region is in large part a function of the behavior of, and relationships among, these three major powers. Each author analyzes the foreign policy behavior of one or more of these states and/or relations among them in an effort to make claims about the prospects for regional stability. Some of the chapters focus on security relationships, some on economic relations, and some on the interaction of the two. The authors do not promote any particular theoretical perspective, but instead draw on the full diversity of theoretical approaches in contemporary international relations scholarship to illuminate international interactions among the Pacific powers. The creative collaboration of international relations and Asian studies specialists presents the opportunity to assess the applicability of Western categories of analysis to the beliefs and behaviors of Asian actors. The scholars in this volume share the conviction that a deeper understanding of the effects of cultural divides between Asian and American policymakers is essential if the Pacific rim's economic and regional security is to be safeguarded.