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William E. Scheuerman - The Realist Case for Global Reform - 9780745650296 - V9780745650296
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The Realist Case for Global Reform

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Description for The Realist Case for Global Reform Hardback. A reconsideration of the main figures of international political theory. It challenges conventional wisdom to reveal a neglected tradition of Progressive Realism contributing to debates about international policy-making and world government. It also considers how Progressive Realism informs the foreign policies of US President Barack Obama. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 474.
Does a hard-headed Realist approach to international politics necessarily involve skepticism towards progressive foreign policy initiatives and global reform? Should proponents of Realism always be seen as morally complacent and politically combative? In this major reconsideration of the main figures of international political theory, Bill Scheuerman challenges conventional wisdom to reveal a neglected tradition of Progressive Realism with much to contribute to contemporary debates about international policy-making and world government.

Far from seeing international reform as well-meaning but potentially irresponsible , Progressive Realists like E. H. Carr, John Herz, Hans J. Morgenthau, and Reinhold Niebuhr developed forward-looking ideas ... Read more

After recovering key subterranean strands in mid-twentieth century Realism, Scheuerman underscores their relevance to contemporary international theory. Criticizing more recent Realists for abandoning their tradition's best insights, he also demonstrates that reform-minded international theories --including versions of Cosmopolitanism, Constructivism, the English School, Liberalism, and Republicanism - could all benefit from taking Progressive Realism seriously.

A major contribution both to the history of international relations and contemporary debates in international theory, The Realist Case for Global Reform concludes by considering how Progressive Realism informs the foreign policies of US President Barack Obama.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745650296
SKU
V9780745650296
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About William E. Scheuerman
William E. Scheuerman is Professor of Political Science and West European Studies at Indiana University.

Reviews for The Realist Case for Global Reform
"An excellent corrective to the simplistic realism so often taught to students of international relations at both the undergraduate and graduate levels." Global Policy "Stimulating and thought-provoking ... all those interested in contemporary, “policy-driven” debates on global governance should read it." Ethics and International Affairs "This fusing of radical and Realist ideas ... Read more

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