{"product_id":"systems-states-diplomacy-and-rules-paperback-9780521148214","title":"Systems, States, Diplomacy and Rules (Paperback) 9780521148214","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSystems, States, Diplomacy and Rules\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExamines how world society comprising of states is misleading and that a systems approach will clarify the science of diplomacy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJ. W. Burton (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521148214, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 3 June 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e264 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDr Burton argues that it is misleading to consider world society as comprising states as separate entities: states comprise clusters of systems, many of which cut across state boundaries. He argues that a systems approach makes possible an analysis of the relations of systems to states, of conflict between systems and states, and amongst states, and generally more insights into the nature of world society. He is critical of the old-fashioned art of diplomacy and suggests the basis of a science of diplomacy. Originally published in 1968, this book was intended to relate theoretical approaches in International Relations with the practice of diplomacy, and especially with the avoidance and resolution of conflict. In the last part of the book the author suggests guidelines which diplomats might find useful, and which might also improve the general understanding of world society.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Systems and States: 1. Systems\u003cbr\u003e 2. The needs of states\u003cbr\u003e 3. Legitimized behaviour\u003cbr\u003e 4. Decision-making\u003cbr\u003e 5. Conflict\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Behaviour of States: 6. The systemic behaviour of states\u003cbr\u003e 7. Non-systemic behaviour\u003cbr\u003e 8. Reactions to non-systemic behaviour\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Diplomacy: 9. The role of theory in decision-making\u003cbr\u003e 10. An alternative system of thought\u003cbr\u003e 11. The responsibility of states\u003cbr\u003e 12. On diplomacy\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Guidelines: 13. International guidelines\u003cbr\u003e 14. Restatement and propositions\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: International relations [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on International relations\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22International%20relations%20%5BJPS%5D%22\"\u003eJPS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006710436120,"sku":"9780521148214","price":29.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521148214i_79a3e4c2-a062-485c-a515-40b764ee770b.jpg?v=1691372518","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/systems-states-diplomacy-and-rules-paperback-9780521148214","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}