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Central but ambiguous: states and international theory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 October 2009

Moorhead Wright
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Extract

The central but ambiguous position of the state in international relations retains its fascination for theorists of the subject. Is the state a permanent feature of the political landscape or a transitional stage in the evolution of political life? Does it protect or endanger basic human values? What parallels are there between politics within states and politics between states? What forms of union can states embark upon without sacrificing their identity as states? It is to such questions as these that the three books under review address themselves.

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Review articles
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Review of International Studies , Volume 10 , Issue 3 , July 1984 , pp. 233 - 237
Copyright
Copyright © British International Studies Association 1984

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References

1. Given the 1979 publication date of this book, it is surprising that Linklater's 1982 book does not include any reference to it.

2. Rawls, John, A Theory of Justice, 1971, Oxford University Press and Harvard University Press.Google Scholar