Lucian Ashworth: 2 books
A History of International Thought
From the Origins of the Modern State to Academic International Relations
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2014
International thought is the product of major political changes over the last few centuries, especially the development of the modern state and the industrialisation of the world economy. While the question of how to deal with strangers from other communities has been a constant throughout human history,...
Creating International Studies
Angell, Mitrany and the Liberal Tradition
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2017
Through a critical evaluation of the works of Norman Angell and David Mitrany, this book explores the liberal roots of the academic discipline of International Relations (IR). Ashworth argues that, far from being the product of timeless realist truths, IR’s origins are rooted in liberal attempts...