Commonsense constructivism, or, The making of world affairs / Ralph Pettman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pettman, Ralph.

Series:

International relations in a constructed world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

Constructivism (Philosophy).

Physical Description:

vii, 248 pages ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

Commonsense constructivism

Making of world affairs

Place of Publication:

Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, 2000.

Summary:

Fully accessible to students and scholars alike, this engaging book introduces the constructivist approach to understanding world affairs. In a highly readable and witty way, it shows how people and their social relations are the basis for everything around us -- International Relations included.

Contents:

1 Making World Affairs

I The Neglected Aspects of the Discipline

2 Making Modernity

3 Making Sovereign Selves, Social Collectives, and Nations

II The Dominant Aspects of the Discipline

4 Making States and Making Markets.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0765605775

OCLC:

43076859