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This title was first published in 2000: Focusing on the
contribution of Susan Strange to the study of international
political economy, this collection forms a unique perspective on
the global economy whilst providing tools for the reader to better
understand that economic system. The book examines Susan Strange's
structural power theories, whilst adding the perspective of the
contributor. The combination of approaches and experience provides
a multifaceted analysis of international relations and
international political economy.
Think theory is thoroughly removed from explaining international
crises such as Bosnia, Rwanda, and Korea? Think again! James
Rosenau and Mary Durfee have teamed up to show how the same events
take on different coloration depending on the theory used to
explain them. In order to better understand world politics, the
authors maintain, theory does make a difference.Thinking Theory
Thoroughly is a primer for all kinds of readers who want to begin
theorizing about international relations (IR). In this second
edition, realism (the dominant theoretical perspective in IR),
postinternationalism (Rosenau's famed turbulence paradigm), and
liberalism are treated together in a chapter that compares them
along various analytic dimensions, which makes the book even more
useful.In this new edition, the order and content of case chapters
have been changed to better reflect the ways theory can be used to
organize empirical material. The chapter on crises, which is now at
the beginning, shows how systemic theories might cope with problems
and evidence of a more local and temporally constrained nature. A
chapter on the U.N. illustrates how systemic theories can cope with
institutions, and the last chapter, on Antarctica, delineates how
systemic theories can be used to generate hypotheses that then
demand different kinds of evidence.
This title was first published in 2000: Focusing on the
contribution of Susan Strange to the study of international
political economy, this collection forms a unique perspective on
the global economy whilst providing tools for the reader to better
understand that economic system. The book examines Susan Strange's
structural power theories, whilst adding the perspective of the
contributor. The combination of approaches and experience provides
a multifaceted analysis of international relations and
international political economy.
Sustainability cannot be achieved without good governance. The
Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002 stated
that governance and sustainable development are intimately tied
together and the future role and architecture of institutions, from
local to international levels, will be crucial determinants to
whether future policies and programmes for sustainable development
will succeed. But these are changing times. With growing tensions
over both globalization and regionalization, traditional systems of
regulation are being subjected to growing pressure for reform.
While states will continue to play a significant, if changed, role
in the future, the importance of players from business and civil
society is increasing. Sustainable development requires this
change. Such an intra- and intergenerational concept cannot be
achieved with a top-down approach, but rather needs the
participation of all. In fact, the governance of sustainable
development requires the exploration of new forms of both social
co-operation and confrontation. By doing so, the different levels
(global and local), players (state, company and civil society),
control structures (hierarchy, market and public-private) and
fields of action need to be taken into consideration.Governance and
Sustainability examines the possibilities of integrating the
environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainable
development within the framework of governance processes and how
that might steer societies towards sustainability. It takes a close
look at the key actors, their agendas and methods, forms of
organization, problems and limits, as well as real-life examples
for governance in different areas of society at the regional,
national and international level. It is especially interested in
exploring the nature of changes in the context of governance; the
role of actors in such processes; and analysing how different forms
of societal learning can improve governance processes. It concludes
that this is a continuous process, characterized by conflicts and
learning processes necessary to heighten both awareness of the
complexity of the social and environmental problems faced and the
prospects of implementing successful solutions. Based on a major
conference hosted to assess the issue of governance
post-Johannesburg, the book includes innovative insights from some
of the leading thinkers in both sustainable development and
governance from academia, business, multilateral organizations and
NGOs. It provides a unique perspective on two of the key societal
problems facing the world today.
Think theory is thoroughly removed from explaining international
crises such as Bosnia, Rwanda, and Korea? Think again! James
Rosenau and Mary Durfee have teamed up to show how the same events
take on different coloration depending on the theory used to
explain them. In order to better understand world politics, the
authors maintain, theory "does" make a difference."Thinking Theory
Thoroughly" is a primer for all kinds of readers who want to begin
theorizing about international relations (IR). In this second
edition, realism (the dominant theoretical perspective in IR),
postinternationalism (Rosenau's famed turbulence paradigm), and
liberalism are treated together in a chapter that compares them
along various analytic dimensions, which makes the book even more
useful.In this new edition, the order and content of case chapters
have been changed to better reflect the ways theory can be used to
organize empirical material. The chapter on crises, which is now at
the beginning, shows how systemic theories might cope with problems
and evidence of a more local and temporally constrained nature. A
chapter on the U.N. illustrates how systemic theories can cope with
institutions, and the last chapter, on Antarctica, delineates how
systemic theories can be used to generate hypotheses that then
demand different kinds of evidence.
Demonstrates the impact of diasporas on interstate relations, and
forms some propositions regarding the conditions affecting the
influence exerted by diasporas. Problems and dilemmas are reviewed,
and a comparison is made of three archetypical diasporas: the
Greek, the Jewish and the Armenian.
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