"This collection is one of the most illuminating sets of commentaries on realism to appeared for many years, some of the contributions standing out as having especial value"--Anatol Lieven, Senior Research Fellow, American Strategy Program
"Masterful introduction...the volume offers so much...making it overall one of the highlights of IR theorizing in recent years."--
International Affairs "A terrific collection that brings much needed depth and breadth to our understanding of the place of realism in both political thought and International Relations. In its range and sophistication, this book makes an excellent contribution to the development of international political theory."--Michael Williams, Professor of International Politics, University of Wales, Aberystwyth