This book, first published in 2000, provides an overview of theories of the state found in International Relations.

Smaller nations have a special place in the international system, with a striking capacity to defy the expectations of most observers and many prominent theorie

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This wide-ranging study surveys the present state of international relations as an academic field. It locates and assesses recent developments in the field - in

Stephen Krasner has been one of the most influential theorists within international relations and international political economy over the past few decades. Thi