The Consequences of Humiliation

Barnhart's book is an important, original contribution to international relations theory on states' reactions to humiliating events, which seemingly occur regularly, affecting numerous states. With this rigorous, well-argued book, Barnhart has shown the way for future investigations into the interaction between status, prestige, humiliation, and reputation.

~H-Diplo

[T]the book is impressive. It is an ambitious and thoughtful examination on how states deal with their insecurities, emotional or otherwise. It is voluminously researched and judiciously written. What Barnhart has done better than anybody is to map out the complex emotional and political chain from mad to even.

~H-Diplo

The Consequences of Humiliation substantially advances knowledge and provides sophisticated answers about a pervasive phenomenon in international politics. It sets a high bar for multi-method research and will be required reading for current and future scholars who are interested in status, political psychology, and emotions in international relations.

~H-Diplo