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  Social Theory of International Politics (Cambridge Studies in International Relations (Paperback)) (Paperback) By (author) Alexander Wendt, Series edited by Steve Smith, Series edited by Thomas Biersteker, Series edited by Chris Brown, Series edited by Phil Cerny, Series edited by Alex Danchev, Series edited by Joseph M. Grieco, Series edited by John Groome, Series edited by Richard A. Higgott

  

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  Short Description for Social Theory of International PoliticsDevelops a cultural theory of international politics which contrasts with the realist mainstream.
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  • Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
  • Published: 01 December 1999
  • Format: Paperback 450 pages
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  • Categories: Sociology | Political Science & Theory | International Relations
  • ISBN 13: 9780521469609 ISBN 10: 0521469600
  • Sales rank: 62,077

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• Drawing upon philosophy and social theory, Social Theory of International Politics develops a theory of the international system as a social construction. Alexander Wendt clarifies the central claims of the constructivist approach, presenting a structural and idealist worldview which contrasts with the individualism and materialism which underpins much mainstream international relations theory. He builds a cultural theory of international politics, which takes whether states view each other as enemies, rivals or friends as a fundamental determinant. Wendt characterises these roles as 'cultures of anarchy', described as Hobbesian, Lockean and Kantian respectively. These cultures are shared ideas which help shape state interests and capabilities, and generate tendencies in the international system. The book describes four factors which can drive structural change from one culture to another - interdependence, common fate, homogenization, and self-restraint - and examines the effects of capitalism and democracy in the emergence of a Kantian culture in the West.