Original scientific paper

Eponymy of the Power: American Foreign Policy Schools and Doctrines

Slaven Ravlić ; Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography and Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

In this article the author uses the example of the American foreign policy thinking and doctrines in order to show specifics of the process of eponymy in the field of international relations. In this field the eponyms have two important characteristics: eponyms are rewards for certain merits and are being used as a neutral expert terms. However, eponymy awards are received in a special way: the most powerful persons are being awarded with the most valuable awards.

Keywords

eponyms; international relations; american foreign policy; foreign policy schools; foreign policy doctrines

Hrčak ID:

290517

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/290517

Publication date:

31.3.2006.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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