Böcker i New International Relations-serien

This new text examines key questions about the future of European integration. Addressing the crucial role played by national identity, this work argues that the EU debate draws on ideas of the nation as well as the state.

This title examines the development of peace research and explores its present challenges, focusing on the contribution made by the Copenhagen Peace Research Institute.

Observing International Relations draws upon the modern systems theory of society, as developed by Niklas Luhmann, to provide new perspectives on central aspects of contemporary world society.

Analyses the complexities of current warfare by zooming in from the global sphere to local spots of organised violence. Raises questions about the idea of intra-state wars and shows that these wars are inseparably linked to the global economy.

Brings together some prominent critiques of Alexander Wendt's constructivist theory of international relations and includes a comprehensive reply by Wendt. This volume is a companion to Wendt's book for students and researchers seeking a better understanding of his work, and also offers a collection on constructivist theorizing.

Introduces pragmatism to the study of international relations and evaluates its potential for the theory and practice of global politics. This book aims to outline the potential of pragmatism to reconstruct IR. It is suitable for students of International Relations, International Relations Theory and Social Theory.

This volume discusses Africa's place in the international system, examining how the Westphalian system, continues to play a major role in the structuring of Africa's international relations.

Addresses both Wendt's social theory and international relations theory, exploring a variety of constructivist debates without reducing constructivism to one single position.

Neumann and Waever present the state of the art of IR theory through an analysis of the work of twelve key contemporary thinkers. The book's format makes for easy comparision, and gives students ready access to some complex theory.

Developed from Gerry Segal's article of the same name, this book examines the themes and questions he brought to light, includes a copy of the original article and is followed by chapters which look at China in the context of the world economy and within contemporary world and Asian culture.

Guzzini takes a fresh look at the development of realism in International Relations both in terms of external movement in international affairs and the paradigmatic alterations which have taken place within the intellectual discourse itself.