The chapter and introduces to the way Waltz distinguishes international changes that are relevant in explicative terms from those which are not; and, to the way he relates the former to the anarchical nature of what is crucial to explain this field of investigation, even though it remains constant. The chapter deals with Waltz's theory of international change. It summarizes the contents of Waltz's Theory of International Politics. First, it points out the debts that it has with the classics of the social sciences. Second, it presents how it deals with the theme of change and continuity in international politics. Third, it discusses some of the criticisms it received. Finally, it points out the influence it has had on the discipline.
Kenneth Waltz: Anarchy and International Politics
CLEMENTI, MARCO
2017-01-01
Abstract
The chapter and introduces to the way Waltz distinguishes international changes that are relevant in explicative terms from those which are not; and, to the way he relates the former to the anarchical nature of what is crucial to explain this field of investigation, even though it remains constant. The chapter deals with Waltz's theory of international change. It summarizes the contents of Waltz's Theory of International Politics. First, it points out the debts that it has with the classics of the social sciences. Second, it presents how it deals with the theme of change and continuity in international politics. Third, it discusses some of the criticisms it received. Finally, it points out the influence it has had on the discipline.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
