Author : Ole Jacob Sending
Release : 2015-08-20
Genre : Political Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 785/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Diplomacy and the Making of World Politics by : Ole Jacob Sending
Download or read book Diplomacy and the Making of World Politics written by Ole Jacob Sending. This book was released on 2015-08-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines world politics through the lens of diplomatic practice. It argues that many global phenomena of our time, from the making of international law to the constitution of international public power, through humanitarianism and the maintenance of global hierarchies, are made possible and shaped by evolving forms of diplomacy. The study of diplomacy is largely dominated by firsthand accounts and historical treaties, with little effort at theoretical discussion. This book shows how diplomatic studies can benefit from more explicit theorizing, and argues that the study of world politics should pay more attention to what goes on in the diplomatic 'engine room' of international politics.