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Barry Buzan proposes a new approach to making International Relations a truly global discipline that transcends both Eurocentrism and comparative civilisations. He narrates the story of humankind as a whole across three eras, using its material conditions and social structures to show how global society has evolved. Deploying the English School's idea of primary institutions and setting their story across three domains - interpolity, transnational and interhuman - this book conveys a living historical sense of the human story whilst avoiding the overabstraction of many social science grand theories. Buzan sharpens the familiar story of three main eras in human history with the novel idea that these eras are separated by turbulent periods of transition. This device enables a radical retelling of how modernity emerged from the late 18th century. He shows how the concept of 'global society' can build bridges connecting International Relations, Global Historical Sociology and Global/World History.

Aimed at readers interested in constructing a less West-centric, more global discipline of International Relations, this book provides a concise, thorough introduction to the thought and practice of international relations from premodern India, China and the Islamic world, and how it relates to modern IR.

Contemporary political and societal relations between China and Japan are poisoned by divergent historical memories. This book addresses this problem from novel outsider perspectives.

This book encourages international relations scholars to broaden their perspectives by integrating insights from the Global South with established Western theories. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing diverse viewpoints and experiences in the evolution of the field, fostering a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of global dynamics.

A new and systematic view of how global international society came into being and acquired its current structure and dynamics.

This book shows how the political, economic, military and cultural revolutions of the nineteenth century shaped modern international relations.

The 2004 publication presents a critical examination and reworking of English school theory, proposing a novel theoretical framework. It delves into the complexities of international relations, challenging established ideas and introducing innovative concepts to enhance understanding of global interactions. The book aims to stimulate academic discourse and provide fresh perspectives on the dynamics of states and societies in the international arena.

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The book explores the declining influence of the United States in global leadership, highlighting a shift in international legitimacy and acceptance. It argues that various factors, including policy disagreements and a diminished perception of the US as a model, contribute to this trend. The analysis suggests that the challenges facing the US are not solely due to the shortcomings of the Bush administration but are indicative of broader, systemic changes that undermine the feasibility of single-power hegemony in the modern world.