Challenging the received notions of International Relations theory about a central tradition - Realism - Molloy demonstrates how a belief in a mode of theorization has distorted Realism, forcing the theory of power politics in IR into a paradigmatic strait-jacket that is simply inadequate and inappropriate to the task of encompassing its diversity.

Autorentext
SEÁN MOLLOY is the Lecturer in International Relations Theory at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Inhalt
Introduction: Cyclopean Theory versus Historical-Philosophical Theory Square Pegs and Round Holes: Forcing Realism into a Paradigm and Keeping it There Articulating Realism as Negation: A Counter-Memory of Realism's Emergence E.H. Carr: Heretic of Power Politics The Realist Truths of Hans Morgenthau Nuancing Realism: Martin Wight, Power Politics and International Society The Retreat from the Real: Kenneth Waltz and International System Conclusion: To the Realists.