The interplay of realism and idealism in the thought of Lionel Curtis : a critique of the conception of the 'first debate' in international relations

This thesis analyses the writings of Lionel Curtis (1872-1955), in particular his federation projects, from an International Relations perspective. It argues that the textbook versions of the so-called 'First Debate' between naive idealists and hard-boiled realists is inadequate for a mean...

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Main Author: Lekon, Aysen Dilek
Published: London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London) 2004
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.415324