Social Theory of International Politics

Author: Alexander Wendt
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Publish Date: 2000-01-12
Features: This book is a comprehensive work that proposes and elaborates on Wendt's social constructivism theory, as well as an in-depth exploration of the significance of culture and ideas in international relations. The author draws on philosophical and sociological theories, examining international relations from an ontological and sociological perspective, opening up new pathways for research in the field. Unlike structural realism and liberal institutionalism, the author's constructivist theory argues that power distribution in international politics is largely constructed by interests, and the content of these interests is largely constructed by ideas. Ideas change over time, so the essence of international relations is not static. This book is part of the "Eastern Translation Series."