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The State and International Relations

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The State and International Relations
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John M. Hobson
SeriesThemes in International Relations
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:268
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780521643917
ClassificationsDewey:327
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 33 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 27 April 2000
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book provides students with a fresh overview of the main theories of the state found in International Relations. Many International Relation scholars are proclaiming the state to be 'dead', while others lament the lack of an adequate theory of the state in International Relations. John Hobson seeks to resolve this confusion by introducing readers to state theory, arguing that existing theories of the state are limited, and proposing a new framework based around the 'agent-structure' debate. The book surveys realist, liberal, Marxist, constructivist and neo-Weberian approaches to the state, and places each perspective's view of the state in relation to its theory of International Relations as a whole. It offers readers a unique introduction to state theory in International Relations, and will be of interest to students and scholars of sociology and politics, as well as International Relations.

Reviews

'I would recommend The State and International Relations to any student or scholar who is interested in the theoretical foundations of the field.' Will Hunt, Institute of Social Studies