The Social Construction of State Power

An edited volume on realist constructivism from a leading proponent of this approach and a key figure in International Relations theory.

Realism and constructivism are often viewed as competing paradigms for understanding International Relations, but this innovative and cutting-edge volume provides an exposition of the realist constructivist approach and uses a series of international case studies to show what realist constructivist research can look like in practice. Each chapter addresses a key empirical question in international relations (IR) and provides important guidance for how to effectively combine both approaches in research. Addressing future directions and possibilities for realist constructivism IR, this book makes a significant contribution to the theorising of global politics.