Realism Reconsidered: The Legacy of Hans Morgenthau in International Relations (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780199288618)

Realism remains the most important and controversial vision of international politics. But what does it mean to be a realist? This collection addresses this key question by returning to the thinking of perhaps the most influential realist of modern times: Hans J. Morgenthau. In analyses of issues ranging from political philosophy, to international law, to the impact of nuclear weapons and the challenges of American foreign policy, the authors demonstrate that Morgenthau's thinking exemplifies a rich realist tradition that is often lacking in contemporary analyses of international relations and foreign policy. At a time when realism is once again at the center of both scholarly and political debates, this book shows that the legacy of classical realism can enrich our understanding of world politics and contribute to its future direction.


Author: Michael C. Williams
ISBN-10: 0199288615
ISBN-13: 9780199288618
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Language: English
Published: 01/06/2008
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.35h x 6.45w x 0.88d