Metaphors in international relations theory [electronic resource] / Michael P. Marks.

"This book offers a comprehensive analysis of metaphors in theories of international relations. Metaphors constitute a fundamental way in which humans understand the world around them. Until recently, conscious attention to metaphors in theories of international relations has been haphazard and...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Main Author: Marks, Michael P.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Thoughts on Metaphor
  • The Metaphorical Context of International Relations
  • Contributions of Metaphors to International Relations Theory
  • Metaphors and Changing Conceptions of International Relations
  • Metaphors of Power
  • Metaphors of International Security
  • Metaphors of International Political Economy
  • Game Theory Metaphors
  • Regime Theory and Metaphors of European Integration
  • Analytical Problems of Metaphors in International Relations Theory (And Recommendations for Using Metaphors Wisely)
  • Introduction
  • Thoughts on metaphor
  • The metaphorical context of international relations
  • Contributions of metaphors to international relations theory
  • Metaphors of power
  • Metaphors of international security
  • Game theory metaphors
  • Metaphons and changing conceptions of international relations
  • Conclusion.