Discuss the Pros and Cons of Using the Historical, Philosophical

question 26

Essay

Discuss the pros and cons of using the historical, philosophical, and behavioral approaches to the study of international relations, illustrating your points with specific examples from your own original insights. Argue what you think is the best approach, then explain the reasoning of your assertion- both by highlighting the benefits of the one you have chosen and the limitations of the others.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

A pair of endocrine glands that release hormones that prepare the body for emergencies and stressful situations and also release corticoids and small amounts of the sex hormones.

Pituitary Gland

The endocrine gland located in the brain that releases hormones that activate other endocrine glands as well as growth hormone; often called the “master gland.”

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.

Selye's GAS

General Adaptation Syndrome, a theory introduced by Hans Selye, describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.