Bibliograph

Ontological security in international relations, self-identity and the IR state, Brent J. Steele

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Ontological security in international relations, self-identity and the IR state, Brent J. Steele

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-207) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ontological security in international relations

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

104888424

Responsibility statement

Brent J. Steele

Series statement

The new international relations

Sub title

self-identity and the IR state

Summary

"The central assertion of this book is that states pursue social actions to serve self-identity needs, even when these actions compromise their physical existence. Three forms of social action, sometimes referred to as "motives" of state behavior (moral, humanitarian, and honor-driven) are analyzed here through an ontological security approach."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction -- 2. Identity, morality, and social action -- 3. The possibilities of a self -- 4. The power of self-identity: British neutrality and the American Civil War -- 5. "Death before dishonor": Belgian self-identity, honor, and World War I -- 6. Haunted by the past: shame and NATO's Kosovo operation -- 7. The future of ontological security in international relations

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