Social Theory Of International Politics by Alexander Wendt
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This influential work challenges traditional realist and liberal perspectives in international relations by introducing a constructivist approach that emphasizes the role of social structures and shared ideas in shaping state behavior. It argues that the international system is not inherently anarchic but is constructed through the interactions and identities of states, which are influenced by cultural, historical, and social contexts. By focusing on the importance of social factors, the book provides a framework for understanding how states perceive each other and how these perceptions can lead to cooperation or conflict on the global stage.
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- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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