| ID | 155492 |
| Title Proper | Between eurocentrism and babel |
| Other Title Information | a framework for the analysis of states, state systems, and international orders |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Butcher, Charles R ; Griffiths, Ryan D ; Charles R. Butcher Ryan D. Griffiths |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Mindful of the growing interest in non-Western and pre-modern political systems, we propose a framework for the analysis of states, state systems, and international orders. We provide a culturally neutral definition of the state and outline a method for assessing variation in political organization both within and above the state. Our framework cleanly delineates hierarchy from anarchy and can be applied to a diverse set of state systems. We then show how the content of international order inter-relates with system structure and the local density (interaction capacity) of a region. We argue that our framework captures similarities—and exposes differences—between different systems and orders over time and space. It strikes a balance between the traditional focus on the Western experience and the current trend toward regional studies in which it is difficult to accumulate knowledge in a rigorous manner. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Studies Quarterly Vol. 61, No.2; Jun 2017: p.328–336 |
| Journal Source | International Studies Quarterly Vol: 61 No 2 |
| Key Words | State Systems ; International Orders ; Eurocentrism and Babel |