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Historical Sociology of International Relations
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Historical Sociology of International Relations
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Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Stephen Hobden
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Edited by John M. Hobson
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:328 | Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 151 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780521004763
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Classifications | Dewey:327.101 |
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Audience | Professional & Vocational | |
Illustrations |
Worked examples or Exercises
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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Publication Date |
29 November 2001 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
International relations theorists are increasingly turning to historical sociology as a means both of broadening and refining their discipline, and critiquing mainstream thinking. Nevertheless, there is still only a rudimentary understanding of what historical sociology is and what it can offer the subject. This book acts as a manifesto for historical sociology, considering a range of issues, including accounts of the major variants of historical sociology; how they can be applied to international relations; why international relations theorists should engage with these approaches; and how historical sociological insight can enhance and reconfigure the study of international relations. In addition to describing the seven major approaches - neo-Weberianism, constructivisim, critical historical materialism, critical theory, postmodernism, structural realism and World Systems theory - the volume's introductory and concluding chapters set out in detail an approach and research agenda that revolve around what the editors call 'world sociology'.
Reviews"This book offers a summary of what has been called the renaissance of historical sociology and international relations... Recommended for upper-division undergraduates and above." Choice
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