HIST105 Chapter Notes -Kenneth Waltz, Columbia University Press, World Politics
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An analytical approach to kenneth waltz"s theories on the man, state, and state system of global politics. Kenneth waltz is a prominent scholar in the field of international relations. Amongst other things, he is best known for his theoretical analysis of conflict in the international system. Waltz is also credited with creating the theory of neo-realism, also referred to as structural realism. There are several perspectives in political science, each identifying the causes of conflict and war. Examples of some major theories in the study of politics include liberal and realist theories, along with the constructivist approach. Waltz discusses the causes of war through three key classifications or images" in ir theory: the first image: the individual or the man, the second image: the state, the third image: the international system. In the study of ir, the three images are the basic tools of analysis for any political subject, issue, or event.
