The Rise of China and International Relations Theory

This book examines succinctly the substantive assumptions of each one of the main international relations theories, namely Realism, liberalism, constructivism, the English school, critical theory and idealism, against China's choices and behavior as an international actor.

Autorentext

Jean Kachiga earned his Ph.D. from the University of Frankfurt in Germany. He teaches in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at the State University of New York at Brockport.

Inhalt

Introduction China's Rise in Modern Historical Context Bound to Differ China's Challenge to International Relations Theory China's Rise in the Prism of Realism China's Rise in the Prism of Liberalism The rise of China in the Prism of Neoliberalism Is China a Realist or Liberalist Power? China's Rise in the Prism of Constructivism China's Identity Redefined China and the Cultures of Anarchy in the International System China's Rise in the Prism of the English School China's Rise and Critical Theory China's Rise and Idealism China's Foreign Policy and International Relations Theory Conclusion Bibliography Index.