Historic Sociology and International Relations. Notes for a balance

Abstract

The author reviews the main achievements of Historical Sociology in order to examine how they impact the theory of International Relations. Pastor therefore analyses the “modernization” theories led by Tilly, the organization of power model by Mann, and the “global sociology” framework proposed by Hobden and Hobson. In each case, the author analyzes how these theories approach concepts such as the State and Globalization. 

Finally, the author confirms the suitability of Historical Sociology and emphasizes the importance of its applicability in the field of International Relations, explaining that multi-disciplinary approaches encourage the avoidance of habits such as ethnocentrism and they reinforce the role of History.