Scientific realism and international relations
By: edited by Jonathan Joseph and Colin Wight
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Basingstoke; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9780230240063
Subjects: Philosophy; Political aspects; International relations; Realism
Description: Critical and scientific realism have emerged as important perspectives on international relations in recent years. The attraction of these approaches lies in the claim that they can transcend the positivism vs postpositivism divide. This book demonstrates the vitality of this approach and the difference that 'realism' makes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-250) and index.