Idealism and Realism in International Relations: Beyond the discipline by Robert

Description: Idealism and Realism in International Relations by Robert M.A. Crawford The author argues for a revised conception of international relations that acknowledges the irreconcilability of realist and idealist theories and concerns itself instead with important substantive issues. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The essential contestability of the theories of International Relations has remained a constant aspect of its study. Conventional accounts, however, render debates about theory more manageable by their tendency to roam within the boundaries established by the allegedly timeless discourse between idealist and realist conceptualizations. Idealism and Realism in International Relations accepts the premise that idealism and realism form the fundamental axis of contention in the subject. It rejects as mistaken, however, the tendency to treat these visions as "paradigms". Robert Crawford instead conceives them as philosophical fautlines that do not merely divide the field, but militate against its depiction as a consolidated academic discipline. The author argues for a revised conception of International Relations, that takes heed of the fundamental irreconcilability of its theories while continuing its concern with important substantive issues. Author Biography Robert M. A. Crawford is Lecturer of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Canada. His previous publications include Regime Theory in the Post-Cold War World: Rethinking Neoliberal Approaches to International Relations and International Relations—Still an American Social Science? Towards Diversity in International Thought (co-edited with D. S. L. Jarvis). Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The roots of diversity in political and social theory; Chapter 3 From idealism to realism; Chapter 4 Idealism, realism and national differences; Chapter 5 Idealism, realism and national differences; Chapter 6 A discipline pas de comme les autres?; Review "Robert Crawford presents a devastating critique of the discipline of international relations as currently praciticed and offers a revised conception that accepts the "inherent pluralism of international relations theory..." Even the most committed scholar who reads the book has to be not only intellectually impressed by his argument but also challenged by his assertions.--Karen M. Mingst, University of Kentucky (For International Relations).""An examination of the distinctive approaches by both American and British international relations specialists is provided as a useful guide to students, researchers, and practitioners interested in international relations theory.."-"-S.R. Silverburg, Catawba College Details ISBN0415154731 Author Robert M.A. Crawford Short Title IDEALISM & REALISM IN INTL REL Language English ISBN-10 0415154731 ISBN-13 9780415154734 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 327.101 Series Number 10 Year 2000 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 212 DOI 10.1604/9780415154734 UK Release Date 2000-05-25 AU Release Date 2000-05-25 NZ Release Date 2000-05-25 Subtitle Beyond the discipline Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics Publication Date 2000-05-25 Alternative 9781138972230 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134411923;

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