This 1991 book examines a largely neglected phenomenon in the field of international relations - the concept of the isolated state. Deon Geldenhuys begins by discussing how he measures both voluntary and enforced international isolation by, among other things, membership of international organizations, official visits and international censure. He then presents a number of case studies of self-isolation. The remainder of the study is devoted to an analysis of the enforced isolation of Taiwan, Israel, Chile and South Africa. Using a wealth of statistical material, he demonstrates their varying degrees of isolation in the diplomatic, military, economic and socio-cultural arenas of the international community.
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Review:
"Put to the test, Geldenhuys's framework appears to be a valid instrument for comparative research and produces some interesting conclusions." Petrus W. Liebenberg, Orbis
Book Description:
This 1991 book examines a largely neglected phenomenon in the field of international relations - the concept of the isolated state. Deon Geldenhuys begins by discussing how he measures both voluntary and enforced international isolation and then presents a number of case studies of self-isolation.
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0521402689
- ISBN 13 9780521402682
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages782