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The Evolution of International Society: A Comparative Historical Analysis
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The Evolution of International Society: A Comparative Historical Analysis Reissue with a New Introduction by Barry Buzan and Richard Little Hardback - 2009

by Adam Watson

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This uniquely comprehensive study explains how international societies function across time, starting by examining the ancient state systems before turning to look in detail at the current worldwide international society. In this reissue, a new introduction by Barry Buzan and Richard Little contextualises Watson's original work, situates it alongside current work in the area and summarises and analyses Watson's key arguments.

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  • Title The Evolution of International Society: A Comparative Historical Analysis Reissue with a New Introduction by Barry Buzan and Richard Little
  • Author Adam Watson
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition 2nd Revised edit
  • Pages 374
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge
  • Publication date 2009-03-30
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780415452090 / 0415452090
  • Weight 1.54 lbs (0.70 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.1 in (23.37 x 16.00 x 2.79 cm)
  • Reading level 1390
  • Category Politics / Current Events
  • Library of Congress subjects International relations - History, State, The - History
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008054274
  • Dewey Decimal Code 327.09

About the author

Adam Watson was a diplomat and historian, and formerly Professor of International Relations at the University of Virginia. His publications include The Limits of Independence (1997) and Diplomacy: the Dialogue between States (1982).

Barry Buzan is a Professor in the Department of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His publications include From International to World Society? English School Theory and the Social Structure of Globalization (2004) and The United States and the Great Powers: World Politics in the Twenty-First Century (2004).

Richard Little is Professor of International Politics at Bristol University. His publications include Perspectives on World Politics (2005) and, with Barry Buzan, International Systems in World History: Remaking the Study of International Relations (2000).

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