International Relations Theory and Regional Transformation

"This up-to-date and carefully crafted book delivers on its main promise. With an explicit focus on theories of international relations it inquires into the multi-dimensional and multi-causal pathways that create regional orders. An outstanding group of specialists provide illuminating and cross-paradigmatic perspectives covering most of the world’s main regions." - Peter J. Katzenstein, Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies, Cornell University

"The great strength of this book is the range of scholarly perspectives represented. Realists, liberals, constructivists, and others offer competing logics and claims evaluated both quantitatively and qualitatively. No previous book has been anywhere near so comprehensive in its theoretical treatment of regional transformation. This book will be the definitive reference on regional transformation for some time to come." - Douglas Lemke, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Pennsylvania State University

"A vigorous revitalization of theory and research at the regional level of analysis, comparing and blending the three dominant theoretical perspectives in international politics today. The contributors' surveys and assessments of the literature and major research findings, and their stimulating displays of research techniques, all in a clear and coherent fashion, offer an excellent resource for scholars and students." - Patrick M. Morgan, Tierney Chair in Global Peace and Conflict Studies, University of California, Irvine

"Much of the most interesting work on international integration is now concerned with regional networks of organizations and commerce. This book gives a great window on what's happening in scholarship and in the world." - Bruce Russett, Dean Acheson Research Professor of International Relations, Yale University

"This collection of writings, edited by Paul views regional order as well as conflict through the prism of international relations theories or perspectives...Extensively footnoted, the essays are an invitation for further study and research... This book is strongly recommended to researchers of regional transformation as well as international relations generally. Summing Up: Highly recommended" -R.P. Peters, University of Massachusetts at Boston, CHOICE Magazine