By focusing on issues of identity, this study offers a radically new
approach to the understanding and explanation of international
relations. The text critiques dominant approaches to identity in
international relations and highlights the complexity of forms of
identification and allegiance in the contemporary world. The text raises
issues and concerns common to many areas of the social sciences. Student
involvement throughout the book's production has ensured that the book
is written in an accessible style. It will therefore appeal to a wide
readership.