ادبیات و روابط بین‌الملل: داستان‌ها در هنر دیپلماسی

Sheeran makes a strong case for the relevance of literary production for an understanding of international relations and is persuasive of the potential rewards of developing a methodology to bring literature to bear on a discipline which has tended to neglect fictional sources. The author considers the deep insight that can be gained from the study of key works in fiction and literature to enhance knowledge of the social forces shaping world affairs. Whilst there are numerous works relevant, the author has carefully selected multi faceted and colourful sources of material to explore developments in contemporary global issues such as the demise of Soviet Union, the attack on the World Trade Centre, infectious diseases and human conflict. This exciting book breaks new ground and is presented with much enthusiasm. As such it is highly suitable for courses on international relations, cultural studies and literature.

Making a strong case for the relevance of literary production to understanding international relations, this persuasive volume highlights the potential rewards of developing a methodology to bring literature to bear on a discipline which has tended to neglect fictional sources. Paul Sheeran considers the deep insight that can be gained from the study of key works in fiction and literature to enhance knowledge of the social forces shaping world affairs.

While there are numerous relevant works, the author has carefully selected multi-faceted and colourful sources of material to explore developments in contemporary global issues such as the demise of the Soviet Union, the attack on the World Trade Centre, infectious diseases and human conflict. This exciting book enthusiastically breaks new ground and is highly suitable for courses on international relations, cultural studies and literature.

Making a strong case for the relevance of literary production to understanding international relations, this persuasive volume highlights the potential rewards of developing a methodology to bring literature to bear on a discipline which has tended to neglect fictional sources. Paul Sheeran considers the deep insight that can be gained from the study of key works in fiction and literature to enhance knowledge of the social forces shaping world affairs. While there are numerous relevant works, the author has carefully selected multi-faceted and colourful sources of material to explore developments in contemporary global issues such as the demise of the Soviet Union, the attack on the World Trade Centre, infectious diseases and human conflict. This exciting book enthusiastically breaks new ground and is highly suitable for courses on international relations, cultural studies and literature. Contents......Page 6 Introduction......Page 7 1 Utopia and its Discontents: Power and Morality......Page 32 2 Chivalry and Honour: Stories of Supermen and Terror(ists)......Page 60 3 The Madness of Reason: Going Sane is Harder Than You Think......Page 81 4 Building Worlds: Forgotten Homes and Recovered Lands......Page 101 5 Border Flows: Crossing the State Line and Getting Caught......Page 119 6 The Politics of Unreasonable International Relations: Coded Whispers in the Corridors of Chaos......Page 138 7 Listening to Voices: Whispers from the Global Home......Page 160 8 City-States: Words and Weapons in Urban Myths......Page 182 9 Out of This World: Imperfect Future(s), Distorted Pasts......Page 202 10 The Final Dance: The Beginnings of Stories......Page 219 Bibliography......Page 221 C......Page 234 F......Page 235 J......Page 236 N......Page 237 S......Page 238 Z......Page 239 "Sheeran makes a strong case for the relevance of literary production for an understanding of international relations and is persuasive of the potential rewards of developing a methodology to bring literature to bear on a discipline which has tended to neglect fictional sources. He also considers the deep insight that can be gained from the study of key works in fiction and literature to enhance knowledge of the social forces shaping world affairs. Whilst there are numerous works relevant, the author has carefully selected multi-faceted and colourful sources of material to explore developments in contemporary global issues such as the demise of the Soviet Union, the attack on the World Trade Center, infectious diseases and human conflict. This book is highly suitable for courses on international relations, cultural studies and literature."--BOOK JACKET Utopia And Its Discontents : Power And Morality -- Chivalry And Honour : Stories Of Supermen And Terror(ists) -- The Madness Of Reason : Going Sane Is Harder Than You Think -- Building Worlds : Forgotten Homes And Recovered Lands -- Border Flows : Crossing The State Line And Getting Caught -- The Politics Of Unreasonable International Relations : Coded Whispers In The Corridors Of Chaos -- Listening To Voices : Whispers From The Global Home -- City-states : Words And Weapons In Urban Myths -- Out Of This World : Imperfect Future(s), Distorted Pasts -- The Final Dance : The Beginnings Of Stories. Paul Sheeran. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [190]-202) And Index.