Theories of International Regimes |
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| Author:
| Hasenclever, Andreas
Mayer, Peter
Rittberger, Volker |
| Contribution by:
| Biersteker, Thomas J.
Brown, Chris
Cerny, Phil
Grieco, Joseph
Groom, A. J. R.
Smith, Steve
Higgott, Richard
Ikenberry, G. John
Kennedy-Pipe, Caroline
Lamy, Steve |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in International Relations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-59145-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1997 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $133.00 |
Book Description:
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International regimes are 'codes of conduct' agreed upon by states to govern their relations in specific areas of international politics. This book describes and critically examines the three most important theories of international regimes. These theories each stress a particular explanatory variable: realist theories emphasize state power; neoliberal theories focus on constellations of interests; and cognitivist theories are concerned with knowledge and ideas. The authors conclude by...
More DescriptionInternational regimes are 'codes of conduct' agreed upon by states to govern their relations in specific areas of international politics. This book describes and critically examines the three most important theories of international regimes. These theories each stress a particular explanatory variable: realist theories emphasize state power; neoliberal theories focus on constellations of interests; and cognitivist theories are concerned with knowledge and ideas. The authors conclude by exploring the prospects for progress within this dynamic field by combining different theoretical approaches.