1st Edition

An Analysis of Kenneth Waltz's Theory of International Politics

By Riley Quinn, Bryan Gibson Copyright 2017
112 Pages
by Macat Library

100 Pages
by Macat Library

100 Pages
by Macat Library

Kenneth Waltz’s 1979 Theory of International Politics is credited with bringing about a “scientific revolution” in the study of international relations – bringing the field into a new era of systematic study. The book is also a lesson in reasoning carefully and critically. Good reasoning is exemplified by arguments that move systematically, through carefully organised stages, taking into... Read more

Ways in to the Text 

Who was Kenneth Waltz? 

What does Theory of International Politics Say? 

Why does Theory of International Politics Matter? 

Section 1: Influences 

Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context 

Module 2: Academic Context  

Module 3: The Problem  

Module 4: The Author's Contribution  

Section 2: Ideas 

Module 5: Main Ideas  

Module 6: Secondary Ideas  

Module 7: Achievement 

Module 8: Place in the Author's Work 

Section 3: Impact  

Module 9: The First Responses  

Module 10: The Evolving Debate 

Module 11: Impact and Influence Today 

Module 12: Where Next? 

Glossary of Terms 

People Mentioned in the Text  

Works Cited

Biography

Riley Quinn holds master's degrees in Politics and International Relations from both LSE and the University of Oxford.

Bryan Gibson  is a diplomatic historian, who completed his PhD thesis, entitled, 'U.S. Foreign Policy, Iraq, and the Cold War, 1958-75,' at the LSE's International History Department.