Routledge Class, States and International Relations Book

Explore a deep analysis of neo-Gramscian international relations theory with this academic text from Routledge. This book provides a detailed outline and critique of neo-Gramscian theory through a Marxist lens. By focusing on the pioneering work of Robert Cox and drawing from wider neo-Gramscian literature, the text offers a comprehensive account of how these theories function within political science. Readers will find a clear explanation of the neo-Gramscian critique regarding mainstream Realist theory. The book examines the theoretical innovations that came from using Gramsci's ideas and Robert Cox's focus on the social forces that support different forms of state and world orders. It is an essential resource for those studying the relationship between social forces and global political structures.