International Orders

'This is a very significant, thorough and perceptive contribution to a complex subject that, although very important, so far has not received adequate attention. A forceful account of the nature of international orders is accompanied by historical analysis and relevant treatments of social theory and its shortcomings. This book will have a very great appeal to a wide range of readers. If the author's recommendations are followed, politics will certainly become more reasonable and tolerant.' Anatoly Khazanov

'This book is a fine attempt to shed light on current, inconclusive debates about the nature and direction of post-Cold War international order ... International Orders is highly recommended. It is engaging, erudite, well argued and hard-hitting ... this book will probably fuel, rather than assuage, debate. Its major achievement lies in demonstrating the virtue of combining the best of different disciplines and theories.' International Affairs