Theories of International Regimes (Cambridge Studies in International Relations, Series Number 55)

Table of Contents Theories of International Regimes by Hasenclever, Andreas; Higgott, Richard (Contribution by); Ikenberry, G. John (Contribution by); Kennedy-Pipe, Caroline (Contribution by); Lamy, Steve (Contribution by); Mayer, Peter; Rittberger, Volker; Biersteker, Thomas (Contribution by); Brown, Chris (Contribution by); Cerny, Phil (Contribution by); Grieco, Joseph (Contribution by); Groom, A.J.R. (Contribution by); Smith, Steve (Contribution by) Terms of Use List of figures and tables Acknowledgments 1 Introduction: three perspectives on international regimes 2 Conceptual issues: defining international regimes 3 Interest-based theories: political market failure, situation and problem structures, and institutional bargaining 4 Power-based theories: hegemony, distributional conflict and relative gains 5 Knowledge-based theories: ideas, arguments and social identities 6 Conclusion: prospects for synthesis References Index Descriptive content provided by Syndetics"! a Bowker service. Summary Theories of International Regimes by Hasenclever, Andreas; Higgott, Richard (Contribution by); Ikenberry, G. John (Contribution by); Kennedy-Pipe, Caroline (Contribution by); Lamy, Steve (Contribution by); Mayer, Peter; Rittberger, Volker; Biersteker, Thomas (Contribution by); Brown, Chris (Contribution by); Cerny, Phil (Contribution by); Grieco, Joseph (Contribution by); Groom, A.J.R. (Contribution by); Smith, Steve (Contribution by) Terms of use International regimes have been a major focus of research in international relations for over a decade. Three schools of thought have shaped the discussion: realism, which treats power relations as its key variable; neoliberalism, which bases its analysis on constellations of interests; and cognitivism, which emphasizes knowledge dynamics, communication, and identities. Each school articulates distinct views on the origins, robustness, and consequences of international regimes. This book examines each of these contributions to the debate, taking stock of, and seeking to advance, one of the most dynamic research agendas in contemporary international relations. While the differences between realist, neoliberal and cognitivist arguments about regimes are acknowledged and explored, the authors argue that there is substantial scope for progress toward an inter-paradigmatic synthesis. Descriptive content provided by Syndetics"! a Bowker service International regimes are "codes of conduct" agreed upon by states to govern their relations in specific areas of international politics. This book describes and critically examines the three most important theories of international regimes. These theories each stress a particular explanatory variable: realist theories emphasize state power; neoliberal theories focus on constellations of interests; and cognitivist theories are concerned with knowledge and ideas. The authors conclude by exploring the prospects for progress within this dynamic field by combining different theoretical approaches. 1. Introduction: Three Perspectives On International Regimes -- 2. Conceptual Issues: Defining International Regimes -- 3. Interest-based Theories: Political Market Failure, Situation And Problem Structures, And Institutional Bargaining -- 4. Power-based Theories: Hegemony, Distributional Conflict, And Relative Gains -- 5. Knowledge-based Theories: Ideas, Arguments, And Social Identities -- 6. Conclusion: Prospects For Synthesis. Andreas Hasenclever, Peter Mayer, Volker Rittberger. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 225-241) And Index.

the Authors Examine Three Different Theoretical Approaches To International Regimes: Realism, Neoliberalism And Cognitivism.