Binary Role Theory and the Dynamics of World Politics by Stephen G Walker

Binary Role Theory and the Dynamics of World Politics by Stephen G Walker

This book develops a binary role theory of world politics, with empirical case studies illustrating the application of binary role theory models to problems of conflict management, transitions in world order, and more. This book will interest scholars, international relations theorists, and students of quantum and computational models.

“In Binary Role Theory and the Dynamics of World Politics, role theory is applied to account for the dynamics of world politics across levels of aggregationThis book is essential reading for international relations scholars and anyone interested in the creation and application of rigorous theory in the social sciences.”

Patrick James, Dornsife Dean's Professor Emeritus of International Relations, University of Southern California

“Influenced by quantum mechanics and evolutionary biology, Binary Role Theory brilliantly demonstrates how complex adaptive systems emerge from microlevel interactions. The dynamic interaction of individuals thus explains international systemic outcomes. This deeply learned book is must reading for scholars interested in game theory, binary role interaction, and international relations theory.”

Hendrik Spruyt, Norman Dwight Harris Professor Emeritus of International Relations, Northwestern University.

“This book elaborates binary role theory in detail through case studies as a way of linking foreign policy analysis to the study of international relations. This theory explains how leaders, groups, organizations, and states become dyads at regional and global levels of aggregation in addressing problems of war and peace.”

Margaret G. Hermann, Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer Professor Emerita of Global Affairs, Syracuse University

“Stephen G. Walker offers binary role theory as an innovative solution to the age-old question of how to unite micro- and macro-level analyses—in this case, foreign policy and world politics, respectively. This well-argued approach combined with empirical applications make for a compelling read for all scholars of International Relations.”

Cameron G. Thies, MSU Foundation Professor and Dean, James Madison College, Michigan State University

Stephen G. Walker is Professor Emeritus of Political Science in the School of Politics and Global Studies and Affiliated Faculty in the Future Security Initiative program at Arizona State University. He has published Role Theory and Foreign Policy Analysis (1987), Beliefs and Leadership in World Politics (2006), Rethinking Foreign Policy Analysis (2011), U.S. Presidents and Foreign Policy Mistakes (2011), Role Theory and the Cognitive Architecture of British Appeasement Decisions (2013), Role Theory and Role Conflict in U.S.–Iran Relations (2017), Operational Code Analysis and Foreign Policy Roles (2021) plus articles in several journals, including World Politics, the Journal of Conflict Resolution, the Journal of Peace Research, International Studies Quarterly, International Interactions, Foreign Policy Analysis, and Political Psychology. The National Science Foundation (1982–1983) funded his research on the belief systems and conflict management strategies of political leaders. He served as a coeditor of International Studies Quarterly (1985) and as a vice-president of the International Society of Political Psychology (1997–1999) and the International Studies Association (2003–2004). He received the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Foreign Policy Section of the International Studies Association in 2003. His recent public service includes serving at the National Academies of Science in 2013–2014 on the National Research Council’s Committee on US Air Force Strategic Deterrence Military Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment.

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ISBN 13	9781032873565
ISBN 10	1032873566
Title	Binary Role Theory and the Dynamics of World Politics
Author	Stephen G Walker
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2024-10-30
Number of pages	322
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