Classical political theorists such as Thucydides, Kant, Rousseau, Smith, Hegel, Grotius, Mill, Locke and Clausewitz are often employed to explain and justify contemporary international politics and are seen to constitute the different schools of thought in the discipline. However, traditional interpretations frequently ignore the intellectual and historical context in which these thinkers were writing as well as the lineages through which they came to be appropriated in International Relations. This collection of essays provides alternative interpretations sensitive to these political and intellectual contexts and to the trajectory of their appropriation. The political, sociological, anthropological, legal, economic, philosophical and normative dimensions are shown to be constitutive, not just of classical theories, but of international thought and practice in the contemporary world. Moreover, they challenge traditional accounts of timeless debates and schools of thought and provide new conceptions of core issues such as sovereignty, morality, law, property, imperialism and agency.

Classical political theorists such as Thucydides, Kant, Rousseau, Smith, Hegel, Grotius, Mill, Locke and Clausewitz are often employed to explain and justify contemporary international politics and are seen to constitute the different schools of thought in the discipline. However, traditional interpretations frequently ignore the intellectual and historical context in which these thinkers were writing as well as the lineages through which they came to be appropriated in International Relations. This collection of essays provides alternative interpretations sensitive to these political and intellectual contexts and to the trajectory of their appropriation. The political, sociological, anthropological, legal, economic, philosophical and normative dimensions are shown to be constitutive, not just of classical theories, but of international thought and practice in the contemporary world. Moreover, they challenge traditional accounts of timeless debates and schools of thought and provide new conceptions of core issues such as sovereignty, morality, law, property, imperialism and agency.

This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive account of the theoretical and practical development of international relations. Experts in the field examine the intellectual and political relevance of core concepts, from liberalism and constructivism to war and conspiracy.Each entry explores the meaning and historical role of a key concept within international relations, outlining the debates that shape the field. The Encyclopedia demonstrates the wide-ranging, diverse and interdisciplinary nature of international relations, highlighting both the foundations of the field and the cutting-edge ideas shaping it today. It serves as an excellent entry point for further research, with a mix of brief summative entries providing a concise introduction to the topic alongside longer entries covering the most complex concepts in the field.Key Features:179 accessible entriesSuggests further reading for each conceptProvides a carefully selected list of entries, reflecting the development and present nature of the fieldCovers important topics including arms, diplomacy, international organisations, security, and sovereigntyThe Elgar Encyclopedia of International Relations is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of international politics, economics and law. It is also a valuable read for international policy professionals seeking insight into the dynamics of the field.

This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive account of the theoretical and practical development of international relations. Experts in the field examine the intellectual and political relevance of core concepts, from liberalism and constructivism to war and conspiracy.

Each entry explores the meaning and historical role of a key concept within international relations, outlining the debates that shape the field. The Encyclopedia demonstrates the wide-ranging, diverse and interdisciplinary nature of international relations, highlighting both the foundations of the field and the cutting-edge ideas shaping it today. It serves as an excellent entry point for further research, with a mix of brief summative entries providing a concise introduction to the topic alongside longer entries covering the most complex concepts in the field.

Key Features:

179 accessible entriesSuggests further reading for each conceptProvides a carefully selected list of entries, reflecting the development and present nature of the fieldCovers important topics including arms, diplomacy, international organisations, security, and sovereignty

The Elgar Encyclopedia of International Relations is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of international politics, economics and law. It is also a valuable read for international policy professionals seeking insight into the dynamics of the field.

Classical political theorists such as Thucydides, Kant, Rousseau, Smith, Hegel, Grotius, Mill, Locke and Clausewitz are often employed to explain and justify contemporary international politics and are seen to constitute the different schools of thought in the discipline. However, traditional interpretations frequently ignore the intellectual and historical context in which these thinkers were writing as well as the lineages through which they came to be appropriated in International Relations. This collection of essays provides alternative interpretations sensitive to these political and intellectual contexts and to the trajectory of their appropriation. The political, sociological, anthropological, legal, economic, philosophical and normative dimensions are shown to be constitutive, not just of classical theories, but of international thought and practice in the contemporary world. Moreover, they challenge traditional accounts of timeless debates and schools of thought and provide new conceptions of core issues such as sovereignty, morality, law, property, imperialism and agency.

Classical political theorists such as Thucydides, Kant, Rousseau, Smith, Hegel, Grotius, Mill, Locke and Clausewitz are often employed to explain and justify contemporary international politics and are seen to constitute the different schools of thought in the discipline. However, traditional interpretations frequently ignore the intellectual and historical context in which these thinkers were writing as well as the lineages through which they came to be appropriated in International Relations. This collection of essays provides alternative interpretations sensitive to these political and intellectual contexts and to the trajectory of their appropriation. The political, sociological, anthropological, legal, economic, philosophical and normative dimensions are shown to be constitutive, not just of classical theories, but of international thought and practice in the contemporary world. Moreover, they challenge traditional accounts of timeless debates and schools of thought and provide new conceptions of core issues such as sovereignty, morality, law, property, imperialism and agency.

This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive account of the theoretical and practical development of international relations. Experts in the field examine the intellectual and political relevance of core concepts, from liberalism and constructivism to war and conspiracy.Each entry explores the meaning and historical role of a key concept within international relations, outlining the debates that shape the field. The Encyclopedia demonstrates the wide-ranging, diverse and interdisciplinary nature of international relations, highlighting both the foundations of the field and the cutting-edge ideas shaping it today. It serves as an excellent entry point for further research, with a mix of brief summative entries providing a concise introduction to the topic alongside longer entries covering the most complex concepts in the field.Key Features:179 accessible entriesSuggests further reading for each conceptProvides a carefully selected list of entries, reflecting the development and present nature of the fieldCovers important topics including arms, diplomacy, international organisations, security, and sovereigntyThe Elgar Encyclopedia of International Relations is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of international politics, economics and law. It is also a valuable read for international policy professionals seeking insight into the dynamics of the field.

This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive account of the theoretical and practical development of international relations. Experts in the field examine the intellectual and political relevance of core concepts, from liberalism and constructivism to war and conspiracy.

Each entry explores the meaning and historical role of a key concept within international relations, outlining the debates that shape the field. The Encyclopedia demonstrates the wide-ranging, diverse and interdisciplinary nature of international relations, highlighting both the foundations of the field and the cutting-edge ideas shaping it today. It serves as an excellent entry point for further research, with a mix of brief summative entries providing a concise introduction to the topic alongside longer entries covering the most complex concepts in the field.

Key Features:

179 accessible entriesSuggests further reading for each conceptProvides a carefully selected list of entries, reflecting the development and present nature of the fieldCovers important topics including arms, diplomacy, international organisations, security, and sovereignty

The Elgar Encyclopedia of International Relations is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of international politics, economics and law. It is also a valuable read for international policy professionals seeking insight into the dynamics of the field.