Historical Sociology of International Relations

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Historical Sociology of International Relations
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Stephen Hobden
Edited by John M. Hobson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:328
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 151
ISBN/Barcode 9780521004763
ClassificationsDewey:327.101
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 29 November 2001
Publication Country United Kingdom

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