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Andrew Mitchell and Anglo-Prussian Diplomatic Relations During the Seven Years War

By: Patrick F. Doran

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Andrew Mitchell and Anglo-Prussian Diplomatic Relations During the Seven Years War

By: Patrick F. Doran

Originally published in 1986, this book charts the significance of one of the most important eighteenth-century diplomats serving at the Prussian court. It discusses his role in establishing a harmonious relationship with Frederick The Great and the formulation and implementation of Britain’s continental policy during and after the Seven Years War.

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250

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Routledge

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1000007405

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9781000007404

Power, Space, and Time

An Empirical Introduction to International Relations

By: J. Patrick Rhamey,Tadeusz Kugler

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Power, Space, and Time

An Empirical Introduction to International Relations

By: J. Patrick Rhamey,Tadeusz Kugler

Undergraduate students in most preliminary courses in international politics are introduced to realist, liberal, and constructivist approaches, supplementing this theoretical introduction with conceptual discussions of the state, international system, and/or decision-making and policy formation. By the end of their college experience, undergraduate IR majors will engage coursework more narrowly focused on an empirical outcome, such as war, economic integration, development, or migration. These advanced courses are directly linked to modern research agendas and graduate level course material, usually with few references to the theoretical paradigms taught in introductory classes. This volume seeks to bridge the gap between what is taught in early undergraduate education and what is created by scholars, uniting abstract theoretical principles with practical contemporary policy and testable empirical questions.

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301

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538127245

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9781538127247

Constitutional Politics in Canada after the Charter

Liberalism, Communitarianism, and Systemism

By: Patrick James

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Constitutional Politics in Canada after the Charter

Liberalism, Communitarianism, and Systemism

By: Patrick James

Since the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was introduced, Canada has experienced more than twenty-five years of constitutional politics and countless debates about the future of Canada. There has, however, been no systematic attempt to identify general theories about Canada's constitutional evolution. Patrick James corrects this oversight. By adding clarity to familiar debates, this succinct assessment of major writings on constitutional politics sharpens our vision of the past � and the future � of the Canadian federation.

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203

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UBC Press

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0774859210

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9780774859219

Realism and International Relations

A Graphic Turn Toward Scientific Progress

By: Patrick James

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Realism and International Relations

A Graphic Turn Toward Scientific Progress

By: Patrick James

Realism is one of the core theories within the field of international relations, and it generally posits a state system characterized by anarchy where states act in what they perceive to be their own self interests. It is a controversial theory, and it has many opponents. Yet effective debate among realists and those who identify with other schools of thought has diminished dramatically over time. As Patrick James argues in Realism and International Relations, scholars in the field have become dissatisfied with results from exchanges in words alone. He contends that translation of the vast amount of information in the field into knowledge requires a greater emphasis on communication beyond the use of text. Given the challenges posed by existing and intensifying information overload, he develops a new model that relies on the graphic representation of analytical arguments. As James explains, realist scholarship in the post-World War II era is the natural domain for the application of systemism, a graphic form of expression with straightforward rules for portrayal of analytical arguments, notably cause and effect within theories. Systemism goes beyond prior iterations of systems theory to offer a visualization technique borrowed and adapted from the philosophy of science. Systemist graphics reveal the shortcomings, contributions and potential of realism. These visualizations, which focus on realist theories about war, are intended to bring order out of what critics tend to describe, with some justification, as chaos. In sum, a graphic turn for realism in particular and international relations in general is essential in order to achieve the scientific progress that otherwise is likely to remain elusive. A major theoretical work by an eminent scholar, this will be of interest to all theorists focusing how the international system of states actually functions.

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649

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Oxford University Press

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0197645046

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9780197645048

International Relations and Scientific Progress

Structural Realism Reconsidered

By: Patrick James

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International Relations and Scientific Progress

Structural Realism Reconsidered

By: Patrick James

International Relations and Scientific Progress contends that a theory focusing on the structure of the international system explains a wider and more interesting range of events in world politics than other theories. Such theorizing appears to be out of favor as the result of the apparent failure by structural realism, the most prominent system-level theory over the last two decades, on any number of fronts--most notably an inability to anticipate the ending of the Cold War and its aftermath. This new book is put forward as the most comprehensive and innovative theoretical work on paradigms in international relations since the publication of Theory of International Politics, which created structural realism, more than two decades ago. With appropriate revisions, however, structural realist theory can compete effectively and reclaim its primacy. The first part of International Relations and Scientific Progress assesses the meaning of progress in the discipline of international relations, a process that culminates in the creation of a new concept, the scientific research enterprise. The second part reviews structural realism within that context and identifies a lack of connection between theory and research that links power-based indicators to international conflict, crisis, and war. This part of the book makes the case for an elaboration of structural realism by showing that a system-level theory based on structure has great unrealized explanatory potential. By comparison, the current overwhelmingly research oriented agenda on state dyads imposes severe limitations on understanding that are not currently appreciated. Part Three sums up the work and explores new directions, most notablyas related to empirical testing of an elaborated version of structural realism that focuses on both continuity and change in the international system.

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Ohio State University Press

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0814209009

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9780814209004

US Foreign Policy and the Iran Hostage Crisis

By: David Patrick Houghton

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US Foreign Policy and the Iran Hostage Crisis

By: David Patrick Houghton

Why did a handful of Iranian students seize the American embassy in Tehran in November 1979? Why did most members of the US government initially believe that the incident would be over quickly? Why did the Carter administration then decide to launch a rescue mission, and why did it fail so spectacularly? US Foreign Policy and the Iran Hostage Crisis examines these puzzles and others, using an analogical reasoning approach to decision-making, a theoretical perspective which highlights the role played by historical analogies in the genesis of foreign policy decisions. Using interviews with key decision-makers on both sides, Houghton provides an analysis of one of the United States' greatest foreign policy disasters, the events of which continue to poison relations between the two states. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of foreign policy analysis and international relations.

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276

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Cambridge University Press

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0521805090

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9780521805094

Canadian Studies in the New Millennium, Second Edition

By: Mark J. Kasoff,Patrick James

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Canadian Studies in the New Millennium, Second Edition

By: Mark J. Kasoff,Patrick James

This popular textbook offers a thorough and accessible approach to Canadian Studies through comparative analyses of Canada and the United States, their histories, geographies, political systems, economies, and cultures. Students and professors alike acknowledge it as an ideal tool for understanding the close relationship between the two countries, their shared experiences, and their differing views on a range of issues. Fully revised and updated, the second edition of Canadian Studies in the New Millennium includes new chapters on Demography and Immigration Policy, the Environment, and Civil Society and Social Policy, all written by leading scholars and educators in the field. At a time in which there is a growing mutual dependence between the US and Canada for security, trade, and investment, Canadian Studies in the New Millennium will continue to be a valuable resource for students, educators, and practitioners on both sides of the border.

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University of Toronto Press

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1442665386

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9781442665385

Book's by Patrick F. Doran

Andrew Mitchell and Anglo-Prussian Diplomatic Relations During the Seven Years War

Andrew Mitchell and Anglo-Prussian Diplomatic Relations During the Seven Years War

Power, Space, and Time

Power, Space, and Time

Constitutional Politics in Canada after the Charter

Constitutional Politics in Canada after the Charter

Realism and International Relations

Realism and International Relations

International Relations and Scientific Progress

International Relations and Scientific Progress

US Foreign Policy and the Iran Hostage Crisis

US Foreign Policy and the Iran Hostage Crisis

Canadian Studies in the New Millennium, Second Edition

Canadian Studies in the New Millennium, Second Edition

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