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Social Theory of International Politics Book Description: In today's academic studies, it has become commonplace to see international politics defined as a "socially constructed" field. In the Social Theory of International Politics, Wendt develops a theory of the international system as a social construction, on the basis of philosophy and social theory. Wendt sets out the main claims of the constructivist approach, which offers a structuralist and idealist worldview, and underlines their contrast with the individualist and materialist theories that dominate international relations.Although the author only refers to this theory as a constructivist approach to international politics, International Relations "When put side by side with the Realisms that dominate his work, this theory is a kind of idealism, Structural idealism. Therefore, the book can actually be seen as an application of social theory entirely."Alexander Wendt's book is certain to become a classic work in the field of international relations. It will take its place as an indispensable book among the books read at undergraduate level. Wendt's extraordinary combination of the concepts he calls scientific realism, holism and "idealism" will create a lot of impact and hopefully lead to thinking on the subject."Robert O. Keohane, Review of International StudiesNumber of Pages:512Print Year:2016Language:TurkishPublisher:Küre Publications"