Realism and International Relations Patrick James

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• ISBN 10: 0197645046
• ISBN 13: 9780197645048
• Author: Patrick James

Realism is one of the core theories within the field of international relations, and it generally posits a state system characterized by anarchy where states act in what they perceive to be their own self interests. It is a controversial theory, and it has many opponents. Yet effective debate among realists and those who identify with other schools of thought has diminished dramatically over time. As Patrick James argues in Realism and International Relations, scholars in the field have become dissatisfied with results from exchanges in words alone. He contends that translation of the vast amount of information in the field into knowledge requires a greater emphasis on communication beyond the use of text. Given the challenges posed by existing and intensifying information overload, he develops a new model that relies on the graphic representation of analytical arguments.

Table of contents:

Part I. Setting the Agenda
1. Realism, International Relations, and the World Today
2. Progress in International Relations
Part II. Creating a Metatheory of Progress for International Relations
3. Introducing Components: Knowledge, Units, and Methods
4. Knowledge
5. Units
6. Methods
7. A Metatheory of Progress
Part III. Identifying Realism
8. The Nature of Realism
9. Classifying Realist Theories of War
10. Classical Realism
Part IV. Realist Theories of War
11. Power Cycles
12. Structural Realism
13. Balance of Threat
14. Balance of Interests
15. Defensive Realism
16. Dynamic Differentials
17. Offensive Realism
18. Predation
Part V. The Way Forward
19. Dialogue for Realist Theories of War
20. Realism and Progress in International Relations

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