International thought is the product of major political changes
over the last few centuries, especially the development of the
modern state and the industrialisation of the world economy. While
the question of how to deal with strangers from other communities
has been a constant throughout human history, it is only in recent
centuries that the question of 'foreign relations' (and especially
imperialism and war) have become a matter of urgency for all
sectors of society throughout the world. This book provides the
first comprehensive overview of the evolution of Western
international thought, and charts how this evolved into the
predominantly Anglophone field of International Relations. Along
the way several myths of the origins of International Relations are
explored and exposed: the myth of the peace of Westphalia, the
myths of Versailles and the nature of the League of Nations, the
realist-idealist 'Great Debate' myth, and the myth of appeasement.
Major approaches to the study of international affairs are
discussed within their context and on their own terms, rather than
being shoe-horned into anachronistic 'paradigms'. Written in a
clear and accessible style, Ashworth's analysis reveals how
historical myths have been used as gatekeeping devices, and how a
critical re-evaluation of the history of international thought can
affect how we see international affairs today.
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