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The Resource Reasoning of state : realists, romantics and rationality in international relations, Brian C. Rathbun, (electronic resource)

Reasoning of state : realists, romantics and rationality in international relations, Brian C. Rathbun, (electronic resource)

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"Scholars and citizens tend to assume that rationality guides the decision making of our leaders. Brian Rathbun suggests, however, that if we understand rationality to be a cognitive style premised on a commitment to objectivity and active deliberation, rational leaders are, in fact, the exception - not the norm. Using a unique combination of methods, including laboratory bargaining experiments, archival-based case studies, quantitative textual analysis, and high-level interviews, Rathbun questions some of our basic assumptions about rationality and leadership, with profound implications for the field of international relations. Case studies of Bismarck and Richelieu show that the rationality of realists makes them rare. An examination of Churchill and Reagan, romantics in international politics who sought to overcome obstacles in their path through force of will and personal agency, show what less rationality looks like in foreign policy making"--
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eng
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1 online resource (350 pages)
Contents
  • The psychology of rationality : cognitive style in international relations
  • The three Rʹs of international relations : realism, romanticism and rationality
  • Little Bismarcks : a laboratory experiment on variation in rational thinking and rational behavior
  • The "Prince" among men : Bismarckʹs realpolitik in Prussian politics
  • Cold blood and iron : Bismarck, the struggle with Austria and German unification
  • Blind faith : Richelieu, the devoted, and France in counter-reformation Europe
  • "Blood, toil, tears and sweat" : Churchill, romanticism and the rational appeasement debate
  • "In defeat, defiance" : Churchill in words (1935-39) and in deeds (1940)
  • "Beginning the world all over again" : resolving the paradox of Ronald Reagan
  • Winning one as the Gipper? : Reaganʹs administration and American engagement with the Soviet Union
  • Conclusion : the irrationality of rational choice : saving a paradigm from itself
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9781108612937
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https://eui.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108612937
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Reasoning of state : realists, romantics and rationality in international relations
Title
Reasoning of state
Title remainder
realists, romantics and rationality in international relations
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Brian C. Rathbun
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Language
eng
Summary
"Scholars and citizens tend to assume that rationality guides the decision making of our leaders. Brian Rathbun suggests, however, that if we understand rationality to be a cognitive style premised on a commitment to objectivity and active deliberation, rational leaders are, in fact, the exception - not the norm. Using a unique combination of methods, including laboratory bargaining experiments, archival-based case studies, quantitative textual analysis, and high-level interviews, Rathbun questions some of our basic assumptions about rationality and leadership, with profound implications for the field of international relations. Case studies of Bismarck and Richelieu show that the rationality of realists makes them rare. An examination of Churchill and Reagan, romantics in international politics who sought to overcome obstacles in their path through force of will and personal agency, show what less rationality looks like in foreign policy making"--
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1973-
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Rathbun, Brian C.
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index present
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
Series statement
Cambridge Studiess in International Relations
Series volume
149
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  • Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis
  • Bismarck, Otto
  • Churchill, Winston
  • Reagan, Ronald
  • Political realism
  • International relations
  • France
  • Prussia (Germany)
  • Great Britain
  • United States
Label
Reasoning of state : realists, romantics and rationality in international relations, Brian C. Rathbun, (electronic resource)
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https://eui.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108612937
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online resource
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Contents
The psychology of rationality : cognitive style in international relations -- The three Rʹs of international relations : realism, romanticism and rationality -- Little Bismarcks : a laboratory experiment on variation in rational thinking and rational behavior -- The "Prince" among men : Bismarckʹs realpolitik in Prussian politics -- Cold blood and iron : Bismarck, the struggle with Austria and German unification -- Blind faith : Richelieu, the devoted, and France in counter-reformation Europe -- "Blood, toil, tears and sweat" : Churchill, romanticism and the rational appeasement debate -- "In defeat, defiance" : Churchill in words (1935-39) and in deeds (1940) -- "Beginning the world all over again" : resolving the paradox of Ronald Reagan -- Winning one as the Gipper? : Reaganʹs administration and American engagement with the Soviet Union -- Conclusion : the irrationality of rational choice : saving a paradigm from itself
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CR9781108612937
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Extent
1 online resource (350 pages)
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online
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Use of this electronic resource may be governed by a license agreement which restricts use to the European University Institute community. Each user is responsible for limiting use to individual, non-commercial purposes, without systematically downloading, distributing, or retaining substantial portions of information, provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials are retained. The use of software, including scripts, agents, or robots, is generally prohibited and may result in the loss of access to these resources for the entire European University Institute community
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9781108612937
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computer
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rdamedia
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  • c
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digital, PDF file(s).
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remote
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(OCoLC)1089758219
Label
Reasoning of state : realists, romantics and rationality in international relations, Brian C. Rathbun, (electronic resource)
Link
https://eui.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108612937
Publication
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online resource
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  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
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text
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  • txt
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rdacontent
Contents
The psychology of rationality : cognitive style in international relations -- The three Rʹs of international relations : realism, romanticism and rationality -- Little Bismarcks : a laboratory experiment on variation in rational thinking and rational behavior -- The "Prince" among men : Bismarckʹs realpolitik in Prussian politics -- Cold blood and iron : Bismarck, the struggle with Austria and German unification -- Blind faith : Richelieu, the devoted, and France in counter-reformation Europe -- "Blood, toil, tears and sweat" : Churchill, romanticism and the rational appeasement debate -- "In defeat, defiance" : Churchill in words (1935-39) and in deeds (1940) -- "Beginning the world all over again" : resolving the paradox of Ronald Reagan -- Winning one as the Gipper? : Reaganʹs administration and American engagement with the Soviet Union -- Conclusion : the irrationality of rational choice : saving a paradigm from itself
Control code
CR9781108612937
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (350 pages)
Form of item
online
Governing access note
Use of this electronic resource may be governed by a license agreement which restricts use to the European University Institute community. Each user is responsible for limiting use to individual, non-commercial purposes, without systematically downloading, distributing, or retaining substantial portions of information, provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials are retained. The use of software, including scripts, agents, or robots, is generally prohibited and may result in the loss of access to these resources for the entire European University Institute community
Isbn
9781108612937
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
digital, PDF file(s).
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)1089758219

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