Constructivist Approaches to International Politics
Alexander Wendt Peter Katzenstein
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INTS Notes Social Constructivism (a paradigm, not a theory) -non-systemic I. Definition-It emphasizes the importance of normative (ethics, morals) and material (law, tangibles) structures and it emphasizes the importance of identities and shaping of
Intro!
What is IR? The study of international relations
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IR Theory: explanations that can be generally applied across cases: logical, with good, empirical evidence Goal of IR theory o Logic and debate o Solve or predict problem
2/21/2008 8:32:00 AM The Realist Tradition It's a perspective- not really a theory. Occur at all different levels of analysis. What is "realism"? Body of thought stressing the pursuit of power by states in international anarchy. Realist v. Liberals (
Lecture 8
1. Structural theories: a. Theories that discount domestic policies. b. Comparative politics ( within countries) and International politics i. Neither thought to be relevant to other ii. American politics thouught to be also separate c. Pol
Lecture 2/5/08 Realism - Theoretical framework that has held a central position in the study of IR - Realism's foundation is the principle of dominance o School of thought that explains international relations in terms of power. The exercise of power
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The way anarchy is interpreted is the single most influential factor in forming international policy. It is determines how one views his neighbors, his allies, his enemies, and consequently, how one acts in a world with
Introduction to International Relations:
Class 1: Approaches to Studying IR POLS 1402 - Fall 2008 Mon-Wed-Fri 8:00-8:50 AM
2007 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Class Objectives
What is IR? Why do we study it? How do we define it? Approach it? What are
Be familiar with the questions from the notes. From the articles, know the main principle as related to its author. - If the argument by Edelstein is correct then: it is difficult to reach optimistic conclusions about the continuing US led occupation
Test 1 Review Introduction: Foundations of International Politics Websters dictionary defines politics as "the art or science of government". Provide a more encompassing definition of politics. -The authoritative allocation of value; the art of deter
The Origins of the International State System
Lecture 1 (August 28, 2006)
The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)
Issues at Stake in the War: Religion: Protestant Reformation Who would control land and taxation? Who gets the tax revenues? Independent
PS 200 Spring 2007 Week #1: Tuesday 1) General course outline 2) Intro teaching philosophy - Our classroom should be a place where different ideas get a hearing, not where only one set of ideas is taught as "truth." o BUT that means that sometimes th
Intro to International Relations:
Studying IR and Evolving World Politics Class 2: Fri. Aug 29
POLS 1402 - Fall 2008 Mon-Wed-Fri 8:00-8:50 AM
2007 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Class Objectives
What is IR? How do we define it? What are the relevant a
NATS 102, Sect. 13 Fall 2008
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Intro IR Lecture 3
Marxism (radicalism) Not a dominant theory in America Continuing relevance of karl and fred
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