International Relations Basic Theory

Author: Chu Shulong
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The content and scope of international relations theory are generally divided into two major categories: one is about theories of state foreign policy, and the other goes beyond the state level to explore issues of overall international relations, world political economy theory. The foreign policy theory elaborated in this book includes the relationship between domestic economic and political structures, ideology, national interests, national power, national strategy, individual cognitive patterns, and foreign policy, as well as the procedures and models of state foreign policy formulation. The world political economy theory includes theories such as the international system, structure and institutions, interdependence and globalization, culture and international relations, international peace and security, world development, and new international political sociology. This book comprehensively covers and draws on all theoretical perspectives that contribute to understanding and elucidating international relations, while integrating the author's own reflections with various theories to establish a theoretical framework that meets the needs of Chinese people in understanding international relations and grasping changes in world development. This book is suitable for use as a graduate textbook for public management and other related disciplines, as well as for readers interested in international relations.