{"product_id":"rethinking-middle-powers-in-the-asian-century-new-theories-new-cases-paperback","title":"Rethinking Middle Powers in the Asian Century: New Theories, New Cases - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTanguy Struye De Swielande\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDorothée Vandamme\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDavid Walton\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe term \"middle power\" is conceptually fragile. Some scholars have even argued for abandoning it. This book argues that the concept needs to be analysed more profoundly and that new analytical tools need to be developed to better understand the phenomenon. The traditional approach, based on Western states, is insufficient and has become increasingly irrelevant in a transformed global environment. Instead of drawing from a single theory of international relations, the contributors have chosen to build upon a wide range of theories in a deliberate demonstration of analytic eclecticism. A pluralistic approach provides stronger explanations while remaining analytically and intellectually rigorous. Many of the theory contributions are reconsidering how the largely \"Western\" bases of such theorising need revising in light of the \"emerging middle powers\", many of which are in Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresenting a strong argument for studying middle powers, this book explores both the theory and empirical applications of the concept by rethinking the definition and characteristics of middle powers using a range of case studies. It examines changes in the study of middle powers over the last decade, proposing to look at the concept of middle powers in a coherent and inclusive manner. Finally, it aims to further the discussion on the evolution of the international system and provides sound conclusions about the theoretical usefulness and empirical evolution of middle powers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTanguy Struye de Swielande\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of International Relations at the Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorothée Vandamme is a Research Assistant at the Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Walton is Senior Lecturer in Asian Studies and International Relations at Western Sydney University, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilkins is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42162909610119,"sku":"9780367585709","price":97.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/4fdd65431912a744a3d2c1c2ff28deb7.webp?v=1733293160","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/rethinking-middle-powers-in-the-asian-century-new-theories-new-cases-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}