The Liberal International Theory Tradition in Europe

Abstract

International Relations (IR) Theory as a discipline is characterized by substantial liberal structures and features. The Liberal International Theory Tradition in Europe covers one hundred years of liberal IR theorizing debates. Despite frequent criticism against the liberal theory tradition, the authors believe this tradition has rarely received sufficient consideration. Thus, the book attempts to demonstrate that liberal international theory has a rich theoretical tradition that often goes unrecognized. The edited volume aims to contest conventional wisdom about the classical liberal tradition; it contains nine scholarly chapters that scrutinize how the liberal IR tradition developed in Europe.