Binary Role Theory and the Dynamics of World Politics: Thinking Small
Autor Stephen G. Walkeren Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 oct 2024
Empirical case studies from different historical eras and geographical regions illustrate the application of binary role theory models to problems of conflict management, alliance formation, diplomatic engagement, and transitions in world order. The analysis employs complex adaptive systems (CAS) analysis to go beyond the study of political science in building bridges to the natural sciences by using concepts and models from the Standard Model in physics and the Modern Synthesis in biology. This book will interest an audience of foreign policy scholars and international relations theorists as well as students of quantum and computational models of world politics.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781032873565
ISBN-10: 1032873566
Pagini: 334
Ilustrații: 162
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1032873566
Pagini: 334
Ilustrații: 162
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate CoreRecenzii
“In Binary Role Theory and the Dynamics of World Politics, role theory is applied to account for the dynamics of world politics across levels of aggregation. This book is essential reading for international relations scholars and anyone interested in the creation and application of rigorous theory in the social sciences.”
Patrick James, Dornsife Dean's Professor Emeritus of International Relations, University of Southern California
“Influenced by quantum mechanics and evolutionary biology, Binary Role Theory brilliantly demonstrates how complex adaptive systems emerge from microlevel interactions. The dynamic interaction of individuals thus explains international systemic outcomes. This deeply learned book is must reading for scholars interested in game theory, binary role interaction, and international relations theory.”
Hendrik Spruyt, Norman Dwight Harris Professor Emeritus of International Relations, Northwestern University.
“This book elaborates binary role theory in detail through case studies as a way of linking foreign policy analysis to the study of international relations. This theory explains how leaders, groups, organizations, and states become dyads at regional and global levels of aggregation in addressing problems of war and peace.”
Margaret G. Hermann, Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer Professor Emerita of Global Affairs, Syracuse University
“Stephen G. Walker offers binary role theory as an innovative solution to the age-old question of how to unite micro- and macro-level analyses—in this case, foreign policy and world politics, respectively. This well-argued approach combined with empirical applications make for a compelling read for all scholars of International Relations.”
Cameron G. Thies, MSU Foundation Professor and Dean, James Madison College, Michigan State University
Patrick James, Dornsife Dean's Professor Emeritus of International Relations, University of Southern California
“Influenced by quantum mechanics and evolutionary biology, Binary Role Theory brilliantly demonstrates how complex adaptive systems emerge from microlevel interactions. The dynamic interaction of individuals thus explains international systemic outcomes. This deeply learned book is must reading for scholars interested in game theory, binary role interaction, and international relations theory.”
Hendrik Spruyt, Norman Dwight Harris Professor Emeritus of International Relations, Northwestern University.
“This book elaborates binary role theory in detail through case studies as a way of linking foreign policy analysis to the study of international relations. This theory explains how leaders, groups, organizations, and states become dyads at regional and global levels of aggregation in addressing problems of war and peace.”
Margaret G. Hermann, Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer Professor Emerita of Global Affairs, Syracuse University
“Stephen G. Walker offers binary role theory as an innovative solution to the age-old question of how to unite micro- and macro-level analyses—in this case, foreign policy and world politics, respectively. This well-argued approach combined with empirical applications make for a compelling read for all scholars of International Relations.”
Cameron G. Thies, MSU Foundation Professor and Dean, James Madison College, Michigan State University
Notă biografică
Stephen G. Walker is Professor Emeritus of Political Science in the School of Politics and Global Studies and Affiliated Faculty in the Future Security Initiative program at Arizona State University. He has published Role Theory and Foreign Policy Analysis (1987), Beliefs and Leadership in World Politics (2006), Rethinking Foreign Policy Analysis (2011), U.S. Presidents and Foreign Policy Mistakes (2011), Role Theory and the Cognitive Architecture of British Appeasement Decisions (2013), Role Theory and Role Conflict in U.S.–Iran Relations (2017), Operational Code Analysis and Foreign Policy Roles (2021) plus articles in several journals, including World Politics, the Journal of Conflict Resolution, the Journal of Peace Research, International Studies Quarterly, International Interactions, Foreign Policy Analysis, and Political Psychology. The National Science Foundation (1982–1983) funded his research on the belief systems and conflict management strategies of political leaders. He served as a coeditor of International Studies Quarterly (1985) and as a vice-president of the International Society of Political Psychology (1997–1999) and the International Studies Association (2003–2004). He received the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Foreign Policy Section of the International Studies Association in 2003. His recent public service includes serving at the National Academies of Science in 2013–2014 on the National Research Council’s Committee on US Air Force Strategic Deterrence Military Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment.
Cuprins
Preface Part I: Role Theory and World Politics 1. Binary Role Theory and Thinking Small 2. Particle Politics and Political Cosmology 3. Operational Code Analysis as Quantum Mechanics 4. Binary Role Theory and Quantum Politics Part II: Role Theory and Role Location Mechanisms 5. Adaptive Rationality and Mechanisms of Role Location 6. Predominant Leaders and Mechanisms of Role Strain 7. Single Groups and Mechanisms of Role Contestation 8. Coalitions and Mechanisms of Role Competition and Conflict Part III: Role Theory and the Sciences of the Artificial 9. Binary Role Theory as a Scientific Artifact 10. Role Adaptation and Role Transition. 11. Role Selection and Role Enactment 12. Roles and Rules in World Politics Part IV: Role Theory and World Order 13. Parts and Wholes in World Politics 14. Programming the Political Universe Appendices
Descriere
This book develops a binary role theory of world politics, with empirical case studies illustrating the application of binary role theory models to problems of conflict management, transitions in world order, and more. This book will interest scholars, international relations theorists, and students of quantum and computational models.