Social Power in International Politics

by Peter van Ham

Book Overview

Social power, defined as "the ability to set standards, create norms and values that are deemed legitimate and desirable, without resorting to coercion or payment", is a central part of contemporary international politics.

This text introduces and defines the concept of social power and considers how it works in international politics. It demonstrates how social power is a complex phenomenon that manifests itself in a wide variety of ways...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415564220
• ISBN13: 9780415564229
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"