‘In this fine volume, Ken Booth has brought together leading theorists of
international politics to assess the work of Kenneth Waltz. These excellent
essays clearly demonstrate how profound and enduring Waltz's influence has
been on the study of international politics. I learned much from reading these
essays, and I know others will also.’
Prof. Robert J. Art, Brandeis University, USA
‘The end of the Cold War, we were told, dealt a death blow to Realism in
International Relations. Recent work on Carr and Morgenthau – and now
this outstanding volume on Waltz brought to us by one of the major figures
in the field – proves otherwise. An indispensable work on the single most
important post-war figure in the field of International Relations. Essential
reading.’
Prof. Michael Cox, London School of Economics, UK
‘If you want to understand realism you must read Kenneth Waltz. If you want
to understand realism and Kenneth Waltz, you must read this book. Its star-
studded cast-list ensures that no angle of the subject is left uncovered.’
Prof. Christopher Hill, University of Cambridge, UK
‘Realism and World Politicsis a critical but appreciative analysis of Waltz’s
thinking from Man, the State, and Warthrough Theory of International Politics
and beyond. No thinker since 1979 has so captured the imagination and
critical thinking of the field of IR as Waltz. With the advantage of hindsight,
the contributors show that there is still much to learn from Waltz, much to
build on, and much to ponder. Followers and critics alike will want to read
this book.’
Prof. John A. Vasquez, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA