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Concepts in World Politics
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Concepts in World Politics

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August 2016 | 344 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Recognizing the vital importance of concepts in shaping our understanding of international relations, this ground-breaking new book puts concepts front and centre, systematically unpacking them in a clear, critical and engaging way.

With contributions from some of the foremost authorities in the field, Concepts in World Politics explores 17 core concepts, from democracy to globalization, sovereignty to revolution, and covers:

  • The multiple meanings of a concept, where these meanings come from, and how they are employed theoretically and practically
  • The consequences of using concepts to frame the world in one way or another
  • The method of concept analysis

A challenging and stimulating read, Concepts in World Politics is an indispensable guide for all students of international relations looking to develop a more nuanced and sophisticated understanding of world politics.

Felix Berenskoetter
Chapter 1: Unpacking Concepts
 
PART 1: CLAIMS
Stefano Guzzini
Chapter 2: Power
Holger Stritzel/Juha Vuori
Chapter 3: Security
Annette Freyberg-Inan
Chapter 4: Rationality
Richard Ned Lebow
Chapter 5: Identity
 
PART 2: CONDITIONS
Antoine Bousquet
Chapter 6: War
Oliver Richmond/Felix Berenskoetter
Chapter 7: Peace
Alex Prichard
Chapter 8: Anarchy
Oliver Kessler/Benjamin Herborth
Chapter 9: Society
Benno Teschke/Frido Wenten
Chapter 10: Capitalism
 
PART 3: SYSTEMS OF GOVERNANCE
Tanja Aalberts
Chapter 11: Sovereignty
Alejandro Colas
Chapter 12: Hegemony
Piki Ish-Shalom
Chapter 13: Democracy
Maria Birnbaum
Chapter 14: Religion
 
PART 4: MODES OF TRANSFORMATION
Rahul Rao
Chapter 15: Revolution
David Chandler
Chapter 16: Intervention
Thomas Diez
Chapter 17: Integration
Stephan Stetter
Chapter 18: Globalization

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