International Politics and Inner Worlds
Masks of Reason under Scrutiny
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Relations, Politics, History & Theory
| Author: | Kurt Jacobsen | ISBN: | 9783319543529 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | June 28, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kurt Jacobsen |
| ISBN: | 9783319543529 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | June 28, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This book takes radical aim at the conventional conduct of international relations analysis. It reexamines the role of ideas, the usefulness of psychoanalysis, the rage for and at rational choice, the influence of the public on foreign policy, counterinsurgency evangelism, and development orthodoxies at the national and genetic levels. Drawing a bead on conceptual blind spots prevalent both inside and outside the academy, the book urges scholars to reflect on how inner worlds shape the actions of their subjects—and their own research analyses, as well.
This book takes radical aim at the conventional conduct of international relations analysis. It reexamines the role of ideas, the usefulness of psychoanalysis, the rage for and at rational choice, the influence of the public on foreign policy, counterinsurgency evangelism, and development orthodoxies at the national and genetic levels. Drawing a bead on conceptual blind spots prevalent both inside and outside the academy, the book urges scholars to reflect on how inner worlds shape the actions of their subjects—and their own research analyses, as well.
