Constructivism is one of the three most influential schools of
international relations theory. Alexander Wendt is one of the main
proponents of constructivism and arguably the leading American
constructivist. Wendt challenges popular assumptions about states
and the states system to demonstrate that the international system
is socially constructed, arguing that identities, norms, and
culture play important roles in world politics. His articles and
book Social Theory of International Politics (CUP, 1999) have
attracted widespread praise and are widely studied on international
relations courses throughout the US, Europe and rest of the world.
This volume addresses both Wendt's social theory and international
relations theory, exploring a variety of constructivist debates
without reducing constructivism to one single position. The editors
begin with a general introduction and chapter that provides an
accessible summary of Wendt's theory and the first generation of
debates. theorists to focus on the specific issues in the
meta-theoretical and theoretical challenges posed by his work and
constructivism more generally. Finally the book concludes the book
with a detailed response to the issues and questions raised.
Describing the most important debates within constructivism, this
book shows the way to new and different directions about how to
study the topic. It will be a necessary companion to Wendt's book
for students and researchers seeking a better understanding of his
work and also offers one of the most up-to-date collections on
constructivist theorizing.
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