edited by Andrew K. Hanami ; with a foreword by Stephen M. Walt.
New York, N.Y. :
Palgrave Macmillan,
2003.
xv, 234 pages ;
22 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Neorealism and game theory / Robert Powell -- Integrated realism and hegemonic military intervention in unipolarity / Benjamin Miller -- From balance of power to balancing behavior : the long and winding road / Susan B. Martin -- The security dilemma and ethnic conflict / Barry R. Posen -- An essay on neorealism and foreign policy / Shibley Telhami -- Structural realism and China's foreign policy : much (but never all) of the story / Avery Goldstein -- America deals with North Korea : a realist's approach / Robert L. Gallucci -- Why states believe foolish ideas : nonself-evaluation by states and societies / Stephen Van Evera -- Structural realism and interconnectivity / Andrew K. Hanami.
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"Realism is not a single theory, but instead has many variants, and Realists do not always agree on specific points. While some might consider this a weakness, instead it demonstrates the vitality of a rich and vigorous tradition. As part of that tradition, this volume brings together leading Realists to explore the strengths, limitations, and new directions in Realist thought, especially its structural variant.
Combining theoretical sophistication, respect for the tradition, and sensitivity to empirical and real world applications, the contributors here make a significant addition to the Realist literature."--Jacket.
From rational choice to case studies, from theory to practice, the contributors explore both classic tenets of Realism, such as the balance of power, and such apparent inconsistencies as foolish policies.