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BOOKSHELF

ENEMY OF THE IR STATE:

In his book “Ontological Security in International Relations: Self-Identity and the IR State,” Brent Steele, assistant professor of political science, argues that states take social actions to serve self-identity needs, even when they are counter to their physical existence. He analyzes three forms of social action, or “motives,” of state behavior: moral, humanitarian and honor-driven. The book also discusses the importance of self-interrogation by states by interpreting three historical cases between 1861 and 1999.

KU HISTORY:

This year's crop of new students have no doubt spent time finding their way around Watson Library. Eighty-four years ago, on Sept. 11, 1924, the entire university community began exploring the new, expanded home of KU's library holdings. The library had previously been housed in Spooner Hall and a building known as “Old North.” For more, visit www.kuhistory.com.