POLISCI 121 Lecture 18: Lecture18 April 7, 2015
28 Jun 2015
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Defined through the process of defining situations. Believe that state action is influenced by structure (such as anarchy and distribution of power) as opposed to the process and institutions (such as interaction and learning). Anarchy in this context, anarchy is what states make of it. Fundamental principle people act toward objects on the basis of meaning that the objects have for them. ie: states act differently towards enemies and allies because enemies are threatening whereas allies are supportive and friendly . Creates roles, and the absence or failure of roles makes defining situations and interests more difficult, and identity confusion may happen. Nation sovereign: limited even the largest nation has elastic boundaries beyond which lies other nations. Their powers can only extend so far and so high before it begins to involve other nations: sovereign this concept was born in an age in which enlightenment and.
