Science and international relations

Posthuman dialogues in international relations

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Posthumanism represents a significant new research direction both for International Relations and the social sciences. It emerges from questions about inter-species relations which challenge dominant perceptions of what it means to be human. Rather than seeing the human species …

Posthuman dialogues in international relations

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"Posthumanism represents a significant new research direction both for International Relations and the social sciences. It emerges from questions about inter-species relations which challenge dominant perceptions of what it means to be human. Rather than seeing the human species…

Scientific Cosmology and International Orders

by Allan, Bentley

fromCambridge studies in international relations

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Scientific Cosmology and International Orders shows how scientific ideas have transformed international politics since 1550. Allan argues that cosmological concepts arising from Western science made possible the shift from a sixteenth-century order premised upon divine providenc…

China's Cold War science diplomacy

by Barrett, Gordon

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During the early decades of the Cold War, the People's Republic of China remained outside much of mainstream international science. Nevertheless, Chinese scientists found alternative channels through which to communicate and interact with counterparts across the world, beyond si…

China's Cold War science diplomacy

by Barrett, Gordon, (Lecturer in Chinese history)

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"The first comprehensive study of the history of the Chinese Communist Party's science diplomacy. Based on a wide range of archival research, including material from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Barrett provides new insights into the actors, organisations, and networks u…

China's Cold War science diplomacy

by Barrett, Gordon, (Lecturer in Chinese history)

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"During the early decades of the Cold War, the People's Republic of China remained outside much of mainstream international science. Nevertheless, Chinese scientists found alternative channels through which to communicate and interact with counterparts across the world, beyond s…

Quantum international relations: a human science for world politics

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"The contributors to this volume are motivated by a common apprehension and a common hope. The apprehension was first voiced by Einstein, who lamented the inability of humanity, at the individual and social level, to keep up with the increased speed of technological change broug…

Astronomers as diplomats: when the IAU builds bridges between nations

fromHistorical & cultural astronomy

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This book illuminates a few highly significant events in history in which astronomers have helped keep contacts between astronomers of different states in moments of international political tensions or even crises. The chapters, written by 20 international authors, focus on four…

Realism and international relations: a graphic turn toward scientific progress

by James, Patrick

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Part I. Setting the agenda -- Realism, international relations and the world today -- Progress in international relations -- Part II. Creating a metatheory of progress for international relations -- Introducing components : knowledge, units and methods -- Knowledge -- Units -- M…

Realism and international relations: a graphic turn toward scientific progress

by James, Patrick

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"This book puts forward a point of view about advancement for International Relations in general and realism in particular. If borne out, the arguments contained in this study could have far-reaching consequences for International Relations and even beyond. Effective debate amon…

Realism and international relations: a graphic turn toward scientific progress

by James, Patrick

0 Type: Book

"This book puts forward a point of view about advancement for International Relations in general and realism in particular. If borne out, the arguments contained in this study could have far-reaching consequences for International Relations and even beyond. Effective debate amon…