Kenneth Waltz
Political Scientist and Theory Contributor
Born
June 8th, 1924
100 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the field of political science, particularly through the development of theories regarding international relations. Advanced the concept of neorealism, providing a framework for understanding the structure of international politics. Authored seminal works, including 'Man, the State, and War' and 'Theory of International Politics,' both of which influenced scholarly discourse and analysis in the discipline.
Developed the theory of neorealism
Authored 'Man, the State, and War'
Published 'Theory of International Politics'
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