The Changing Politics of Foreign Policy

by Christopher J. Hill

This is a major new introduction to, and interpretation and reassessment of, the nature of foreign policy in the light of changing political conditions, international and domestic. It argues that despite the forces of globalization, foreign policy is an essential part of the life of any state and a focal point for both political agency and democratic accountability.

Genres: International Relations

376 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Christopher Hill is Sir Patrick Sheehy Professor of and Director of the Centre of International Studies at the University of Cambridge.

Reviews

[Barry McCulloch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite its ontological confusion it is well worth a read

[Leanne Powner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very abstract; reads like a transcript of his lectures rather than a book per se.

[Yavor · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are ontological problems as pointed already and there is a bias of constant search for a median, however, this volume is so well synthesized and so rich that it absolutely deserves at least five stars. It is thought provoking, scientific, as much as social science can get, extremely well referenced, and very insightful. I strongly recommend this book not only for in depth understanding of foreign policy analysis, but also for understanding of domestic and international politics.

[رضوى محمد · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is so difficult to be understood by unspecialists as sometimes you feel like that you do not understand what he wants to say . But , it can be -still- a good introduction for Foreign Policy Analysis

[Boro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well-compiled.

Though the title already suggests a bigger focus on “Changing Politics” rather than “Foreign Policy”, the lack of analysis of the latter element questions the inclusion of it in the title.

[Moses · Rating 1 out of 5]

I find it so hard to understand.. I think it's the writing style... Ahh frustrated

[Zea]

The Changing Politics of Foreign Policy