Theory and Application of the "Generation" in International Relations and Politics

by B. Steele (Editor), J. Acuff (Editor)

Overview

The 'generation' has been largely forgotten in the fields of sociology and political science, especially regarding global politics. This volume re-engages the concept of a 'generation,' utilizing it to explore how it can help us understand a variety of processes and patterns in International Relations and Comparative Politics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349294992
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	12/15/2011
Edition description:	1st ed. 2012
Pages:	253
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

BRENT J. STEELE Associate Professor of Political Science at The University of Kansas, USA.

JONATHAN M. ACUFF Assistant Professor of Political Science at Francis Marion University, USA.

Table of Contents

PART I: GENERATIONAL ANALYSIS: ANALYTICAL AND THEORETICAL POTENTIALITIES Introduction: Reappraising Generational Analysis; B.J.Steele  & J.M.Acuff Never Trust Anyone Who Remembers Jerry Rubin: The Promise of Generational Conflict; B.J.Steele Towards a Sociology of Generational Change: Foreign Policy Analysis Meets Social Theory; B.Herborth Karl Mannheim, the Problem of Generations and the Sociology of Knowledge in IR; D.McCourt PART II: EMPIRICAL DOMAINS OF GENERATIONAL ANALYSIS Looking for the Next Generation in South African Politics; J.Youde Generations at Home and Abroad: the Chinese Diaspora; M.Williams Selling the US President to the Younger Generation: Changing Family Roles in Presidential Campaigns and Generational Attitude Shifts; J.Lucas Generational Analysis and the Evolution of Military Doctrine and Strategy; J.M.Acuff Generational Analysis in IR and Data from the World Values Survey; J.D.Carlson PART III: THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF GENERATIONAL ANALYSIS Reflections on Generational Analysis; M.Roskin

Editorial Reviews

'This book, by an up-and-coming 'generation' of scholars in politics, sociology, and international relations, demonstrates that conceptual innovation is possible and necessary for the advancement of knowledge. Ranging across a number of areas and themes, the authors bring new insights to a wide range of topics. This is one of those books I wish I had thought to write or edit but since I didn't, I will be certain to recommend it to colleagues around the world.'

Anthony Lang, School of International Relations, University of St Andrews

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