The realist tradition and contemporary international relations
By: edited by W. David Clinton.
Contributors: Clinton, W. David.
Series: Political traditions in foreign policy
Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Baton Rouge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780807132418
Subjects: International relations -- Philosophy.; Realism.; World politics -- 1989-
Description: The tradition in international relations theory known as realism has often been associated with the Cold War. The contributors to this intriguing volume argue, however, that realism remains a profound and relevant perspective on contemporary international politics. They point out that classical realism is based on concepts that were elucidated long before the Cold War began and are not confined by its boundaries. Further, they believe that insights of the realist tradition can provide valuable guidance in our contemporary world."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Reinhold Niebuhr : a personal reflection and political evaluation / Kenneth W. Thompson; title: Thucydides on peace / Steven Forde; title: What's "realistic"? : a framework for an Augustinian analysis of contemporary approaches to international relations / William R. Stevenson, Jr.; title: International law from a Machiavellian perspective / Anthony D'Amato; title: Mathematici versus dogmatici : understanding the realist project through Hobbes / Laurie M. Johnson Bagby; title: "Every man supposed a knave" : David Hume's political realism / Daniel G. Lang; title: Edmund Burke's theory of international order : the debate between realism and rationalism / Jennifer M. Welsh; title: The relevance of E.H. Carr's realism in the post Cold War world / Whittle Johnston; title: Reinhold Niebuhr's Christian realism/Christian idealism / Colm McKeogh; title: Morgenthau's political realism and the ethics of evil / Greg Russell; title: Conclusion: The relevance of realism in the post Cold War world / David Clinton.