Kenneth N. Waltz

  • Kenneth Neal Waltz was an American political scientist and one of the most influential scholars in the field of international relations.

  • He is best known for his contributions to neorealism, particularly his structural realism theory.

  • Waltz's work focused on understanding the causes of war and the nature of international politics.

  • His books, including "Man, the State, and War" and "Theory of International Politics," are considered seminal texts in international relations theory.

  • Waltz taught at various prestigious institutions, including Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley.

  • His ideas continue to shape debates in international relations and influence policymakers' understanding of global politics.

Books by Kenneth N. Waltz