A cultural theory of international relations / Richard Ned Lebow.

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Introduces the author's own constructivist theory of political order and international relations based on theories of motives and identity formation drawn from the ancient Greeks. His theory stresses the human need for self-esteem, and shows how it influences political behavior at every level of soc...

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Main Author: Lebow, Richard Ned
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Subjects:
International relations > Philosophy.
Constructivism (Philosophy)
Physical Description:xi, 762 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Fear, interest and honor
  • The spirit and its expression
  • The ancient world
  • Medieval Europe
  • From Sun King to revolution
  • Imperialism and World War I
  • World War II
  • Hitler to Bush and beyond
  • General findings and conclusions.