How Long to Read How States Think

How Long Does it Take to Read How States Think?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 2 minutes to read How States Think by John J. Mearsheimer

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A groundbreaking examination of a central question in international relations: Do states act rationally? To understand world politics, you need to understand how states think. Are states rational? Much of international relations theory assumes that they are. But many scholars believe that political leaders rarely act rationally. The issue is crucial for both the study and practice of international politics, for only if states are rational can scholars and policymakers understand and predict their behavior. John J. Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato argue that rational decisions in international politics rest on credible theories about how the world works and emerge from deliberative decision-making processes. Using these criteria, they conclude that most states are rational most of the time, even if they are not always successful. Mearsheimer and Rosato make the case for their position, examining whether past and present world leaders, including George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin, have acted rationally in the context of momentous historical events, including both world wars, the Cold War, and the post-Cold War era. By examining this fundamental concept in a novel and comprehensive manner, Mearsheimer and Rosato show how leaders think, and how to make policy for dealing with other states.

How long is How States Think?

How States Think by John J. Mearsheimer is 301 pages long, and a total of 75,551 words.

This makes it 102% the length of the average book. It also has 92% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read How States Think Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 52 minutes to read How States Think aloud.

What Reading Level is How States Think?

How States Think is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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