Explaining and Understanding International Relations

A Collaboration Between A Philosopher And An International Relations Scholar, This Work Examines The Philosophical Issues That Underlie The Theory Of International Relations. Part I Focuses On The Dominant Theories Of Idealism, Realism, And Behavioralism, And Part Ii Examines The International System, The State, Bureaucracies, And The Individual--four Factors Commonly Assumed To Account For International Behavior. The Authors Conclude With A Summary Of The Links Between The Two Forms Of Analysis And An Open-ended Assessment Of Their Relative Merits Which Will Stimulate Further Discussion.--publisher Description. Introduction: Two Traditions -- The Growth Of A Discipline -- Explaining -- Understanding -- The International System -- The Games Nations Play (1) -- Roles And Reasons -- The Games Nations Play (2) -- Explaining And Understanding. Martin Hollis And Steve Smith. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 217-222) And Index.