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Book SynopsisThis 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. The author seeks to articulate how China''s choices and behavior alternatively reflect and vindicate, or challenge and reject reigning assumptions of international relations theory.
Table of ContentsIntroduction – 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.
