Peter Gowan – författare

In this wide-ranging and incisive collection, Peter Gowan traces the contours of the world order that emerged after the end of the Cold War and assesses its prospects in the light of the global economic downturn. Arguing that the present inter-state system was shaped from the outset by Washington''s drive to maintain its status as global hegemon, Gowan dissects several cherished myths of the liberal mainstream, offering a radical counter-history of the UN and a sharp critique of the West''s interventions in the Balkans. He provides a forceful response to advocates of a new cosmopolitanism, and engages with neo-realist theories of international relations-asking whether the US invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in a crisis for their visions of American power, and discussing what the lineaments of a future order might be.Closing with an interview conducted just before his death which discusses his life''s work, A Calculus of Power is a penetrating look at contemporary world politics by one of the most renowned thinkers of the New Left.

Contemporary European politics seems to be gripped by a stifling conformism, an uninspiring uniformity of outlook which afflicts all the major parties. However, if there is one issue which does divide-though with the fault-lines within just as much as between right and left-it is the question of Europe, the future of the Union.But, for all the heat generated by the debate between Eurosceptics and Europhiles, and the vivid claims and counterclaims about federalism or the fate of national sovereignty, there is widespread public confusion about what is at issue-partly because of the opaque nature of the Community's institutions, and partly because much that is written on the subject is jargon or officalese.The Question of Europe offers an antidote, by collecting some of the liveliest and sharpest commentary on Europe, across the full political spectrum, from leading authorities in the study of history, economics, philosophy, culture and sociology. Eminent German, Italian, French, Swedish and Irish writers are included, as well as key figures from Britain and the US. Looking paranormically at the past, present and future of integration, The Question of Europe brings polemic and scholarship together to offer us a new way of approaching the Union.

La globalizción representa la forma que ha asumido la lucha de clases a escala mundial tras el ciclo de las revoluciones sociales y nacionales de los últimos cien años. La calidad y potencia de los sujetos productivos dispersos por el planeta y los choques de sus reivindicaciones y sus luchas a favor de la justicia con las estructuras históricas de explotación capitalista, han encontrado una respuesta globalizada. Contra la enésima versión del reduccionismo economicista y de la ineluctabilidad tecnológica, Peter Gowan reconstruye las líneas del proyecto de dominio occidental desde finales de la década de 1960 hasta la actualidad

This is the first textbook specifically designed to introduce students of international relations and international politics to research methods. Written specifically for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, the book explains the key concepts, issues and methods involved in research in international relations. The book:Guides students through the complexities of conducting research in international relationsExamines the key problems in choosing research design and strategiesExplains the specifics of research in a variety of areas from theoretical work to policy evaluationAnalayses a wide variety of methodological approachesContains practical advice on the preparation and writing of dissertations in international relationsLinks each chapter to a companion website with web-based exercisesThis is a unique and invaluable resource for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and scholars of international relations.