Gramsci, Political Economy, and International Relations Theory : Modern Princes and Naked Emperors

This book seeks to provide the most comprehensive and sustained engagement and critique of neo-Gramscian analyses available in the literature. In examining neo-Gramscian analyses in IR/IPE, the book engages with two fundamental concerns in international relations: (i) The question of historicity and (ii) The analysis of radical transformation. This book seeks to provide the most comprehensive and sustained engagement and critique of neo-Gramscian analyses available in the literature. In examining neo-Gramscian analyses in IR/IPE, the book engages with two fundamental concerns in international relations: (i) the question of historicity and (ii) the analysis of radical transformation "Alison Ayers has brought together a group of serious scholars to probe some of the most intriguing themes raised by the use of Antonio Gramsci's ideas within IPE and IR theory today. It will need to become required reading for everyone who believes that Gramsci remains relevant today, but that his work also demands a critical engagement if we are to benefit from its use."--Randall Germain, Professor of Political Science, Carleton University, Canada 'Gramsci, Political Economy and International Relations Theory is a lively, engaging and thought-provoking set of essays. Ayers and her collaborators take forward the debates raised by the application of Gramsci to International Relations and thus make a valuable contribution to contemporary critical International Relations/International Political Economy scholarship. This is an indispensable text for students of critical IR and critical IPE.' - Marc Williams, Professor of International Relations, University of New South Wales, Australia Front Matter....Pages i-xx Introduction....Pages 1-24 Front Matter....Pages 25-25 The Formation of Neo-Gramscians in International Relations and International Political Economy Neither Gramsci nor Marx....Pages 27-51 Gramsci and Neo-Gramscianism: To What Purpose?....Pages 53-73 History, Structure, and World Orders....Pages 75-99 On the Limits of Neo-Gramscian International Relations....Pages 101-124 The State in Neoliberal Globalization....Pages 125-145 Production, Class, and Power in the Neoliberal Transition....Pages 147-172 Front Matter....Pages 173-173 Gender in the Theory and Practice of International Political Economy....Pages 175-197 Return to the Source....Pages 199-216 Uncivil Society....Pages 217-237 Jacobinism....Pages 239-260 “Tell No Lies, Claim No Easy Victories”....Pages 261-282 Back Matter....Pages 283-316