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The Nemesis of Power
The Nemesis of Power is the first book to look at the history of international relations theories. Many theorists have investigated the nature of power, studying it in its social, political, economic, intellectual and physical contexts in order to define it. Rather than present yet another definition, Harald Kleinschmidt shows how the theorists themselves have perceived and handled the concept of power and how conduct in international relations has been evaluated. Taking a broad look at international relations theories from the Roman Empire to the modern transformation of the European world picture, Kleinschmidt bridges the gap between theory and history by subjecting theory to the logic and method of historical inquiry. Drawing on original sources, he reads international relations theories against their social and cultural contexts, placing an emphasis on the ways in which changes in theory are reflections of a wider pattern of changes in culture.
Nazi Germany
The volume reproduces a set of recently-published articles demonstrating the embeddedness of Nazi genocide and other crimes against humanity in a German society that was haunted by practices of denunciation. Far from being an inexplicable invasion of evil into otherwise sound German society, the genocide and other crimes against humanity were committed not merely by members of SS organizations but by common people, civilians and military men alike, within Germany as well as in occupied territories, during the late 1930s and World War II. Although analyzing the past, the book also seeks contribute to current debates on the causes of genocide and other crimes against humanity.
People on the Move
While most people in the world are descendants of migrants, not everyone is conscious of the migration patterns of their ancestors. The goals and motives for moving or staying are changing, diverse, and often difficult to specify. As a result of 19th-century residentialist social and political theories, many scholars generally assume that migration is a pattern of behavior that deviates from the norm and requires a specific motive or reason. This study details the variety of changing historical patterns of migrant behavior by examining migration patterns over 1500 years in Europe and Southeast Asia. Kleinschmidt researches migrants and describes how they viewed themselves. He also includes a...
Perception and Action in Medieval Europe
Can dancers dance for a year and a day without drinking, eating and sleeping? Can pictures be made to speak to their viewers? Can lavender purify the soul? The modern mind regards it as impossible and simply regards reports that these things happened as typical of the `fantastic' Middle Ages. In his new book, however, Harald Kleinschmidt argues that we should not be so swift to dismiss such matters. In this thought-provoking study of the logic of perception and action behind these and other stories, and of the history of the five senses, he argues that modern Western rationalism is peculiar in seeing an opposition between perceivers and the targets of their curiosity, actors and their enviro...
Die Angelsachsen
Das Imperium Romanum war ins Wanken geraten; an allen Grenzen drängten Barbaren auf das im Laufe der Jahrhunderte überdehnte Territorium des Weltreichs. Daraufhin zogen die Kaiser aus den fernsten und strategisch weniger wichtigen Provinzen ihre Truppen ab und verlagerten sie an die Brennpunkte des militärischen Geschehens – in der Hoffnung, in besseren Zeiten wieder zurückkehren zu können. Nicht anders verlief die Entwicklung im 5.Jahrhundert in Britannien, und wie anderswo, so sollte sich auch dort der Gedanke an Rückkehr nur als frommer Wunsch erweisen. In das entstehende Machtvakuum und die vorhandenen Strukturen drängten neue Siedler vom Kontinent. «Sie kamen aus drei sehr mä...
Migration, Regional Integration and Human Security
This original and timely book is the first to analyze the interconnectedness of migration, regional integration and the new security studies. Exploring the conflict between the actions of transnational migrants and state government policy in a series of theoretical chapters and regional case-studies, the book includes theoretical chapters which look at three key facets of the nation-state: population, territory and government, discussing the ways in which migration, regional integration and new security thinking challenge the accepted role and responsibilities of the state. Regional case-studies are also included which explore the specific challenges faced in regions including Central America, Asia and the Pacific and Central and Eastern Europe. As a book that asks crucial questions about the formulation of migration policies and the consequences of that success of failure, it will be essential reading for students and scholars of migration in sociology, politics and international relations and also for those with professional interests in the area.
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Migration, Regional Integration and Human Security
This original and timely book is the first to analyze the interconnectedness of migration, regional integration and the new security studies. The book explores the conflict between the actions of transnational migrants and state government policy in a ser
Understanding the Middle Ages
Kleinschmidt approaches the western European middle ages as a modern anthropologist would approach analysis of a remote culture. His objectives have something in common with Le Goff, as he seeks to identify with medieval society and culture without the encumbrance of later historical attitudes. This radical study traces the transformation of ideas in western Europe during more than one thousand years between the fifth and sixteenth centuries. Its central concern is to interpret and understand changing attitudes towards time, space, the human body, human and social relationships, productivity and distribution, travel, modes of thought, attitudes to the past, age versus youth, war, faith, and ...
Geschichte des Völkerrechts in Krieg und Frieden
Das Völkerrecht hat eine mehr als 4000 Jahre lange Geschichte. Bis in das 17. Jahrhundert regelte es als Gewohnheitsrecht in verschiedenen Teilen der Welt die Beziehungen zwischen staatlich organisierten Gemeinschaften in Krieg und Frieden. Seither ging von Europa das zunehmende Bestreben aus, das Völkerrecht nicht nur gewohnheitsmäßig anzuwenden, sondern auch durch allgemeine Verträge zwischen mehreren Parteien zu setzen. Diese europäische Vertragspraxis fand zunächst auch in Amerika Anwendung und wurde seit Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts verstärkt auch auf andere Teile der Welt ausgedehnt. Harald Kleinschmidt beschreibt den Strukturwandel des Völkerrechts vom Alten Vorderen Orient bi...
