" Shows a mastery of research and theory in both biology and international relations and weaves the two fields together in a compelling fashion." —Dr. Steven A. Peterson, Director, School of Public Affairs, Penn StatePathbreaking and controversial, Darwin and International Relations offers the first comprehensive analysis of international affairs of state through the lens of evolutionary theory.Using ethnological and statistical studies of warfare am...

This book examines the contours of the Sino-American confrontation and its future trajectories. It delineates the two major causes of the friction in Sino-American relations—change in the balance of power in China’s favor and the conf licting ideologies of the two states—and emphasizes why it is imperative for the U.S. to hold on to its ideological principles. It demonstrates the ultimate and irreconcilable gap in the visions the two competitors have for international politics and conseque...

Han-centrism, a virulent form of Chinese nationalism, asserts that the Han Chinese are superior to other peoples and have a legitimate right to advance Chinese interests at the expense of other countries. Han nationalists have called for policies that will allow China to reclaim the prosperity stolen by foreign powers during the “Century of Humiliation.” The growth of Chinese capabilities and Han-centrism suggests that the United States, its allies, and other countries in Asia will face an...

In this short, accessible book Layne and Thayer argue the merits and demerits of an American empire. With few, if any, rivals to its supremacy, the United States has made an explicit commitment to maintaining and advancing its primacy in the world. But what exactly are the benefits of American hegemony and what are the costs and drawbacks for this fledgling empire? After making their best cases for and against an American empire, subsequent chapters allow both authors to respond to the maj...

In "John Marshall," James Bradley Thayer expertly navigates the life and legacy of one of America's foundational figures in law and governance. This biography is rich in detail, offering an intricate exploration of Marshall's tenure as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835. Thayer employs a meticulous literary style that interweaves historical analysis with biographical narrative, emphasizing the social and political contexts that shaped Marshall's influential ...

In "John Marshall," James Bradley Thayer presents a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of one of America's foundational figures, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States. Thayer masterfully blends biographical narrative with critical analysis, employing a clear and engaging literary style that brings to life Marshall's pivotal role in establishing the authority of the Supreme Court. The book situates Marshall within the broader context of early American law and politics, examining ...

Amid the halls of Harvard Law, a professor of legend, James Bradley Thayer, shaped generations of students from 1874 to 1902. His devoted protégés included future Supreme Court justices, appellate judges, and law school deans. The legal giants of the Progressive Era—Holmes, Brandeis, and Hand, to name only a few—--came under Thayer’s tutelage in their formative years.He imparted to his pupils a novel jurisprudence, attuned to modern realities, that would become known as legal r...