International Society

by Evan Luard

Overview

This study of international society deals with social theory, the structure of society, ideology, conflicts and the authority within.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333487280
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	04/06/1990
Edition description:	1990
Pages:	273
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Evan Luard is a Research Fellow at St. Antony's College, Oxford. He has been a diplomat, an academic, and a politician. He is the author of many works on international affairs.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The study of International Society. Social theory and International Society; action; society; structure; ideology; motives; roles; status; conflict; norms; authority; conclusions.

Editorial Reviews

For those who want to prepare, this is a timely examination of what the future may hold.

Book Read

Luard's approach and conclusions are both provocative and insightful.
—H.S. Jassal

Choice

By analyzing the economic, social and military evolution of recent decades, the author--a research fellow at Oxford and a former diplomat and politician--describes the interrelations of global society, which, he argues, has been transformed (in large part by modern communications) from the traditional divisions of nation and state. Acidic paper. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Luard's approach and conclusions are both provocative and insightful....a worthwhile book.

Choice Reviews - H.S. Jassal

Luard's approach and conclusions are both provocative and insightful....a worthwhile book.
— H.S. Jassal

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