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The Tragedy of Great Power Politics (The Norton series in world politics)
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Product Description
This text discusses the theory of "offensive realism", arguing that states are inherently driven to gain power. The text challenges the assumption that the end of the cold war left the world a safer place; rather, in a world in which no international authority reigns, hegemony is the only true assurance of security. To suport this theory, the text provides evidence from the histoy of great power politics, demonstrating how Germany, the United States and the Soviet Union each sought to maximize power and how their actions are replicated in other case studies from around the world.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #130982 in Books
- Published on: 2002-04-10
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 576 pages
Customer Reviews
the book that persuaded me to study Geopolitics
I now study Geopolitics at University because of this book. Absolutely fascinating insight into the world of political decisions. The theory in a nutshell is this:
Countries all work for their own benefit for survival. The result is a power hungry system.
There are some who disagree with this offensive realism theory like my flatmate, Sissi for example. But you shouldn't listen to her because she is a Finn. Anyway...buy this book and check it out.
