SOCIOLOGY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - CZESŁAW MAJ

Discover the fascinating world of the sociological approach to international relations in Czesław Maj's monograph. This book is the key to understanding the role of state and non-state actors on the international stage. Immerse yourself in an analysis that combines the achievements of sociology with the study of political relations, showing the importance of individuals and social groups in global politics. An ideal read for students, academics, and anyone interested in the dynamics of the modern world.

• Comprehensive sociological approach to international relations
• Analysis of the role of state and non-state actors
• Use of the achievements of sociology in political research
• Showing the importance of the activities of individuals and social groups
• Answers to key research questions about the status of sociology
• Reinterpretation of international roles, power, and influence
• Examination of the importance of internalizing domestic issues

Czesław Maj's monograph is an attempt to present a sociological view of international relations, which is rare in the subject literature, both Polish and English. The aim of the dissertation is to point out the role of state and non-state actors in international relations, which creates an opportunity to use the achievements of sociology to analyze international relations, including research methods characteristic of sociology. This makes it possible to show the importance of the activities of individuals and social groups in the discussed sphere of political relations.

The structure of the study is organized by important research questions, such as the status of the sociology of international relations in the science of international relations, the possibility of using categories of general sociology in the analysis of international relations, the importance of political and international subjectivity, the place of value systems in the research of international relations, the possibility of reinterpreting international roles, power and influence, as well as responsibility and legitimization of international roles, and the importance of internalizing domestic, regional and local issues.

This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for anyone who wants to understand the complexity of modern international relations from a sociological perspective. The author, Czesław Maj, analyzes the key issues with extraordinary precision and erudition, offering the reader tools for a deeper understanding of the dynamics of global politics. This is a must-read for students, academics and practitioners dealing with international relations.

UMCS Publishing House, known for its high-quality scientific publications, guarantees the reliability and quality of the presented content. The hardcover ensures the durability of the book, and the 17x25 cm format makes it convenient to use. The year of publication, 2013, proves the topicality of the issues raised, which are still relevant in the context of contemporary global challenges. The number of pages – 406 – testifies to the comprehensiveness and detail of the study.