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Author:   Aaron M. Hoffman
Publisher:   State University of New York Press
Imprint:   State University of New York Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.445kg
ISBN:  

9780791466353

ISBN 10:   0791466353
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   08 December 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of Figures, Tables, and Maps Preface 1. The Problem of Trust in International Relations Trust and the Interparadigm Debate Argument Plan of the Book 2. Trust and Trusting Relationships: A Conceptual Analysis Conceptualizing Trust Operationalizing Trusting Relationships: Rules for Measurement 3. Fostering Trusting Relationships: Three Theories Learning Identity Institutions Testing Explanations of Trusting Relationships 4. The Evolution of Trusting Relationships Among the American States, 1776--1789 Background Governance and Discretion Under the Articles of Confederation Governance and Discretion Under the U.S. Constitution: Trusting Relationships Emerge Explaining the Onset of Trusting Relationships 5. Trusting Relationships and European Community: Institutional Design from the Treaty of Paris to the Single European Act, 1950--1986 Background Governance and Discretion Under the Treaty of Paris Governance and Discretion Under the Treaty of Rome Explaining the Onset of Trusting Relationships 6. Trusting Relationships, Scarce Resources, and the Politics of Water in the Jordan River Valley Background The Israeli-Jordanian and Israeli-Palestinian Water Agreements Compared Explaining the Onset of the Israeli-Jordanian (Near) Trusting Relationship 7. Conclusion: Overcoming Suspicion in International Relations The Concept of Trust The Causes of Trusting Relationships Notes Bibliography Index

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"""The topic is central to our understanding of international relations in general. It offers an alternative approach toward understanding the conditions under which competing political actors can overcome mistrust. The choice of case studies is original and interesting, and the author develops the argument nicely."""

The topic is central to our understanding of international relations in general. It offers an alternative approach toward understanding the conditions under which competing political actors can overcome mistrust. The choice of case studies is original and interesting, and the author develops the argument nicely.

""The topic is central to our understanding of international relations in general. It offers an alternative approach toward understanding the conditions under which competing political actors can overcome mistrust. The choice of case studies is original and interesting, and the author develops the argument nicely.""

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Aaron M. Hoffman is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Purdue University.

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