Description
Book SynopsisA sophisticated and significant contribution to the literature on state building and the history of international relations, The Logic of Conformity is a fascinating study of how the concept of sovereignty is reshaped by the entrance of newcomers.
Trade Review'This is a thought-provoking contribution to the study of Japanese history, political science, and international law. By juxtaposing the long-term domestic background with a selection of global theoretical models, Okagaki achieves a refreshing breath of perspective.' -- Andrew Cobbing International Journal vol 69:03:2014
Table of ContentsAuthor's Note Part 1. The Framework of Analysis Chapter I. Introduction: Explaining Japan's Entry into the International System Chapter II. State Socialisation and Institutionalisation of the International System Part 2. The Process of Conformity Chapter III. Adoption: Introduction of the Law Of Nations, 1853-1860s Chapter IV. Absorption: "Civilisation and Enlightenment," 1870s Chapter V. Adaptation: International Law as a Tool, 1880s-1899 Part 3. The Logic of Conformity Chapter VI. Socialisation and Institutionalisation Dynamics Chapter VII. Conclusion Selected Bibliography Sources in English Sources in Japanese Acknowledgments
