The Notion of Structural Balance and the International System.
Abstract
One of the notions that receives periodic attention in the field of international relations is the notion of structural balance. It appeals to international relations scholars because it is simple, neat, and it can be used to organize and explain a great deal of information about the relations among nations. In addition, the notion of structural balance can be expanded to include other notions about international relations. In this paper, a generalized theory of structural balance is developed for application in the study of international relations. As the discussion develops, some theoretical leads which enrich the basic notion are drawn from the literature of international relations. The end product is a set of ideas from which researchable hypotheses may be derived for subsequent operationalization.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- ADA080717
Entities
People
- Ronald G. Sherwin
Organizations
- University of Southern California