The Power of International Theory Reforging the Link to Foreign Policy-Making Through Scientific Enquiry |
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| Author:
| Chernoff, Fred |
| Series title: | New International Relations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-135-99240-8 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2012 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $52.95USD $180.00USD $180.00 |
Book Description:
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Thisnbsp;new study challenges how we think about international relations, presenting an analysis of current trends and insights into new directions.
It shows hownbsp;thenbsp;discipline of international relations was created with a purpose of helping policy-makers to build a more peaceful and just world. However, many of the current trends, post-positivism, constructivism, reflectivism, and post-modernism share a conception of international theory that is inherently incapable...
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Thisnbsp;new study challenges how we think about international relations, presenting an analysis of current trends and insights into new directions.
It shows hownbsp;thenbsp;discipline of international relations was created with a purpose of helping policy-makers to build a more peaceful and just world. However, many of the current trends, post-positivism, constructivism, reflectivism, and post-modernism share a conception of international theory that is inherently incapable of offering significant guidance to policy-makers.
The Power of International Theory critically examines these approaches and offers a novel conventional-causal alternative that allows the reforging of a link between IR theory and policy-making. While recognizing the criticisms of earlier forms of positivism and behaviouralism, the book defends holistic testing of empirical principles, methodological pluralism, criteria for choosing the best theory, a notion of 'causality,' and a limited form of prediction, all of which are needed to guide policy-makers.
This is an essential book for all students and scholars of international relations.
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