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The State and International Relations

John M Hobson author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

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This book, first published in 2000, provides an overview of theories of the state found in International Relations.

This book, first published in 2000, provides students with an overview of the main theories of the state found in International Relations. Many International Relation scholars are proclaiming the state to be 'dead', while others lament the lack of an adequate theory of the state in International Relations. John Hobson seeks to resolve this confusion by introducing readers to state theory, arguing that existing theories of the state are limited, and proposing a framework based around the 'agent-structure' debate. The book surveys realist, liberal, Marxist, constructivist and neo-Weberian approaches to the state, and places each perspective's view of the state in relation to its theory of International Relations as a whole. It offers readers a unique introduction to state theory in International Relations, and will be of interest to students and scholars of sociology and politics, as well as International Relations.

'I would recommend The State and International Relations to any student or scholar who is interested in the theoretical foundations of the field.' Will Hunt, Institute of Social Studies

ISBN: 9780521643542

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm

Weight: 530g

268 pages