TY - GEN AU - Watson, Adam TI - Evolution of International Society: A Comparative Historical Analysis SN - 9780415452106 U1 - 327.09 WAT PY - 2009/// CY - New York PB - Routledge KW - International Relations - History KW - International Society - History KW - State - History N2 - This is a real feast of a book. ... a landmark book. It is clear enough to be used as a teaching text, and could make an excellent introduction to the discipline for those courageous enough to revise their courses.' International Affairs This is a bold, successful and valuable book... It is written with admirable clarity and merciful conciseness.' International Relations A stunning success. Watson's book is a masterful piece of theoretical and historical analysis.' John A. Vasquez, Rutgers University Adam Watson, who died in 2007, was a former diplomat who in his later academic career became a pioneer of the discipline of international relations. Originally published in 1992, The Evolution of International Society made a major contribution to international theory and to our perception of how relations between states operate, and established Watson’s place within the canon ER -