Force and Statecraft: Diplomatic Problems of Our Time - Softcover

Craig, Gordon A.; George, Alexander L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195092449 ISBN 13: 9780195092448

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1995

Synopsis

In this classic text, an eminent historian of international affairs and a distinguished political scientist survey the evolution of the international system, from the emergence of the modern state in the 17th century to the present. Craig and George pay particular attention to the nineteenth century's "balance-of-power" system, the basic tenets of which still determine many applications of modern diplomacy. The authors also focus on the ways in which the 20th century diplomatic revolution--a complex of military, political, economic and ideological factors--has destroyed the homogeneity of the international community and confronted diplomats with new problems and the need to find new expedients to deal with them.

The revised third edition brings these arguments up to date with expanded chapters, newly-added discussions and case studies, and entirely new material reflecting the altered political landscape of the 1990's, with chapters on the Gulf War, the collaps of communism in Eastern Europe, the reunification of Germany, and the break-up of the Soviet Union. Force and Statecraft remains the standard resource for students in the fields of international relations and diplomatic history.

About this title

About the Author:

Gordon A. Craig and Alexander L. George are both at Stanford University.

Review:

"This is an outstanding historical and policy analysis. The third edition is a valuable addition to post-cold war analysis."--Stephen Brown, Webster University

"As with previous editions, Force and Statecraft does an excellent job of introducing the beginner to the evolution of the modern state system, while challenging him to think through the complexity of developing a policy-relevant theory. This new edition is really up-to-date, with an
excellent, concise section on ethics and policy."--John H. Jenke, Tufts University

"A worthy succesor to the second edition, a sound and provocative book!"--James Haw, Indiana University

"Better than the original! History and theoretical issues are combined into a single short and readable volume."--Daniel McIntosh, Slippery Rock University

"This is relevant history at its best: lucid without being oversimplified, concerned with contemporary issues without being trendy. Now more than ever we need what these two distinguished scholars have given us--the melding of an understanding of historical trends with a penetrating analysis
of enduring problems of diplomacy."--Robert Jervis, Columbia University

"As did the earlier editions, so this re-writing of Force and Statecraft offers an important effort to apply profound historical knowledge to the wise conduct of foreign affairs in a world, where it is recognized, war and violence may always remain a recourse." --Charles Maier, Harvard
University

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0195092449
• ISBN 13: 9780195092448
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 320