Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Rational Empires by Leo J. Blanken The nineteenth century marked the high point of imperialism, when tsarist Russia expanded to the Pacific and the sun was said never to set on the British Empire. The author explains imperialism through an analysis of the institutions of both the expanding state and its targets of conquest. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The nineteenth century marked the high point of imperialism, when tsarist Russia expanded to the Pacific and the sun was said never to set on the British Empire. Imperialism remains a perennial issue in international relations today, and nowhere is this more evident than in the intensifying competition for global resources. Leo J. Blanken explains imperialism through an analysis of the institutions of both the expanding state and its targets of conquest. While democratic states favoring free trade generally resort to imperialism only to preempt aggressive rivals—or when they have reason to believe another states political institutions will not hold up when making bargains—authoritarian states tend toward imperialism because they dont stand to benefit from free trade. The result is three distinct strategies toward imperialism: actors fighting over territory, actors peaceably dividing territory among themselves, and actors refraining from seizing territory altogether. Blanken examines these dynamics through three case studies: the scramble for Africa, the unequal treaties imposed on Qing Dynasty China, and the evolution of Britains imperial policy in India. By separating out the different types of imperialism, Blanken provides insight into its sources, as well as the potential implications of increased competition in the current international arena. Author Biography Leo J. Blanken is assistant professor in the Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School. Table of Contents Acknowledgments 1. The Enduring Puzzles of Formal Imperialism 2. An Institutional Theory of Formal Imperialism 3. The Curiously Courteous Scramble: The Case of Tropical Africa 4. Failing to Carve the Dragon: The Case of Qing Dynasty China 5. From Plunder to Public Goods: The Case of British India 6. Conclusions: The Past and Future of Rational Empires Appendix: An Institutional Model of Imperialism Notes Works Cited Index Review "Innovative, interesting, and important. Leo J. Blanken speaks to one of the oldest issues in international relations - the source of imperial behavior - and does so with a novel and well-written argument that is embedded in a very popular emerging school of research. Rational Empires will be seen as a model of how to employ some of the latest developments in the rational choice literature to international politics." (David M. Edelstein, Georgetown University)" Review Quote "What were the economic and geopolitical forces that led great powers to build empires and colonize distant peoples? And why did those empires later give way to movements for independence and self-determination? This provocative book by a young political scientist advances a rationalist theory of imperialism that sees all states as revenue maximizers. Leo J. Blanken argues that closed, autocratic states are more likely to engage in territorial conquests than open, representative regimes, because they are less likely to see the virtues of free trade or uphold international rules and institutions." Details ISBN0226056740 Author Leo J. Blanken Short Title RATIONAL EMPIRES Language English ISBN-10 0226056740 ISBN-13 9780226056746 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 325.32 Pages 218 Year 2012 Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle Institutional Incentives and Imperial Expansion Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Illustrations 3 halftones, 1 line drawing, 4 tables UK Release Date 2012-05-01 Publication Date 2012-05-01 AU Release Date 2012-05-01 NZ Release Date 2012-05-01 US Release Date 2012-05-01 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161782088;
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ISBN-13: 9780226056746
Book Title: Rational Empires
ISBN: 9780226056746
Number of Pages: 218 Pages
Publication Name: Rational Empires: Institutional Incentives and Imperial Expansion
Language: English
Publisher: T.H.E. University of Chicago Press
Item Height: 228 mm
Subject: History
Publication Year: 2012
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 338 g
Author: Leo J. Blanken
Item Width: 167 mm
Format: Paperback
