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Theorizing World Orders examines the cognitive foundations underlying the construction and evolution of international systems. The authors argue that understanding world orders requires attention to how human beings process information, learn from experience, and develop shared understandings of global politics.
By integrating insights from cognitive science, evolutionary theory, and international relations, this work offers a novel perspective on why certain institutional arrangements emerge, persist, or collapse. The book challenges conventional approaches that treat world orders as purely material or structural phenomena, instead emphasizing the role of ideas, beliefs, and collective cognition.
Drawing on historical case studies and theoretical innovations, the authors demonstrate how cognitive evolution has influenced major transitions in international politics. This interdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between natural and social sciences, providing valuable insights for scholars and practitioners seeking to understand contemporary global challenges and future world order configurations.
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