National Identities and International Relations

ISBN-13: 9781316617380 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 280 str.

Richard Ned LeBow

Opis

A comparative study of how and why people identify with their countries and the implications for foreign policy.

Recenzje

'In this important book, Rciahrd Ned Lebow obliterates misleading assumptions IR scholars have long held about the concept of (national) identity and how it plays out in international relations. He is not the first to do this, but few can match the impressive theoretical and empirical scope Lebow brings to the table. Building on his previous work, and in his distinct style, Lebow masterfully explores the multiple sources of national identifications, the tensions between them, and their complex relationship to behavior. The result is a deeply learned treasure trove of insights, and a rich reminder that understanding conflict and co-operation requires attention to how political actors navigate, negotiate, construct and change their 'identities' in international society.' Felix Berensköetter, The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Ontological insecurity; 3. National vs individual identifications; 4. Roles; 5. Affiliations, bodies, biographies; 6. Agency; 7. Challenges for constructivism; Bibliography; Index.