Social Theory of International Politics
Encyclopedia
Social Theory of International Politics is a book by Alexander Wendt
. It explores the author's ideas on constructivism in international relations
. The book was the winner of International Studies Association Best Book of the Decade Award 1991-2000. The title is a reference to Kenneth Waltz's 1979 work Theory of International Politics
.
Alexander Wendt
Alexander Wendt is one of the core social constructivist scholars in the field of international relations. Wendt and scholars such as Nicholas Onuf, Peter J...
. It explores the author's ideas on constructivism in international relations
Constructivism in international relations
In the discipline of international relations, constructivism is the claim that significant aspects of international relations are historically and socially contingent, rather than inevitable consequences of human nature or other essential characteristics of world politics.-Development:Nicholas Onuf...
. The book was the winner of International Studies Association Best Book of the Decade Award 1991-2000. The title is a reference to Kenneth Waltz's 1979 work Theory of International Politics
Theory of International Politics
Theory of International Politics is a 1979 international relations theory book, written by Kenneth Waltz that elaborated a new theory, the neorealist theory of international relations, and surpassed the cognitive limitations of the past...
.
See also
- Anarchy is What States Make of ItAnarchy is What States Make of ItAnarchy is What States Make of It is the name of an influential journal article published by Alexander Wendt. The article outlines a constructivist approach to international relations theory.-External links:*...
- Wendt's article 'Anarchy is what states make of it: the social construction of power politics'