International Relations in Europe: Traditions, Perspectives and Destinations (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics)

A new and illuminating critical examination of international relations in Europe. This new volume presents all of the state of the art thinking, focusing particularly on international relations theory and theoretical debates in Western and Central European countries.The contributors seek to strengthen knowledge about different ways of cultivating the discipline; to intensify pan-European communication concerning IR theory; to contribute to improving the quality of theorizing; and finally to consider future directions for the discipline in Europe. The main issues addressed include: the historical development of the discipline; factors driving IR theorizing; the institutional and cultural context of theorizing; 'homegrown' theory-building vs. theory import; patterns of traditional and new discourse; and the diversity of disciplinary traditions.

This book critically examines the discipline of International Relations in Europe. It presents the state of the art, focusing particularly on international relations theory and theoretical debates in Western and Central European countries.

The authors seek to strengthen knowledge about different ways of cultivating the discipline; to intensify pan-European communication concerning IR theory; to contribute to improving the quality of theorising; and finally to consider future directions for the discipline in Europe. The main issues addressed include the historical development of the discipline; factors driving IR theorizing; the institutional and cultural context of theorizing; homegrown theory-building vs. theory import; patterns of traditional and new discourse; and the diversity of disciplinary traditions.

This will be a key volume for everyone interested in International Relations and IR theory, particularly those with an interest in Europe.

"This book critically examines the discipline of International Relations in Europe. It presents the state of the art, focusing particularly on International Relations theory and theoretical debates in Western and Central European countries." "The authors seek to strengthen knowledge about different ways of cultivating the discipline; to intensify pan-European communication concerning IR theory; to contribute to improving the quality of theorizing; and finally to consider future directions for the discipline in Europe." "This will be a key volume for everyone interested in International Relations and IR theory, particularly those with an interest in Europe."--Jacket. A new and illuminating critical examination of international relations in Europe. This new volume presents all of the state of the art thinking, focusing particularly on international relations theory and theoretical debates in Western and Central European countries. The contributors seek to strengthen knowledge about different ways of cultivating the discipline; to intensify pan-European communication concerning IR theory; to contribute to improving the quality of theorizing; and finally to consider future directions for the discipline in Europe. The main issues addressed inc France and other French-speaking countries / Klaus-Gerd Giesen Italy / Sonia Lucarelli and Roberto Menotti Germany / Christoph Humrich Spain / Caterina García Segura The Nordic countries / Jörg Friedrichs United Kingdom / Knud Erik Jørgensen and Tonny Brems Knudsen The Czech Republic / Petr Drulák and Radka Druláková Blank, blind or blinded? : cultural investigations in international relations / Morten Valbjørn Approaches to IR : the relationship between Anglo-Saxon historiography and cross-community comparison / Gerard Holden Epilogue / Brian C. Schmidt.