Literature and International Relations

Stories in the Art of Diplomacy
1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-7546-4613-6
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 238 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 529 g

Making a strong case for the relevance of literary production to understanding international relations, this persuasive volume highlights the potential rewards of developing a methodology to bring literature to bear on a discipline which has tended to neglect fictional sources. Paul Sheeran considers the deep insight that can be gained from the study of key works in fiction and literature to enhance knowledge of the social forces shaping world affairs. While there are numerous relevant works, the author has carefully selected multi-faceted and colourful sources of material to explore developments in contemporary global issues such as the demise of the Soviet Union, the attack on the World Trade Centre, infectious diseases and human conflict. This exciting book enthusiastically breaks new ground and is highly suitable for courses on international relations, cultural studies and literature.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sheeran, Paul

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction; Chapter 1 Utopia and its Discontents; Chapter 2 Chivalry and Honour; Chapter 3 The Madness of Reason; Chapter 4 Building Worlds; Chapter 5 Border Flows; Chapter 6 The Politics of Unreasonable International Relations; Chapter 7 Listening to Voices; Chapter 8 City-States; Chapter 9 Out of This World; Chapter 10 The Final Dance;

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Paul Sheeran is Masters Programme Director at the University of Winchester, UK.