neorealism
/ˌniːoʊˈriːəlɪzəm/
noun
- A style of art, literature, or film that tries to show everyday life and ordinary people in a realistic, often gritty way, especially in Italy after World War II.
- Neorealism influenced later filmmakers around the world to use non-professional actors and real locations.
- The novel was praised for its neorealism, capturing the harsh realities of working-class life.
- Italian neorealism in films like 'Bicycle Thieves' focused on the struggles of poor families.
- A theory in international relations that emphasizes the role of power and the anarchic nature of the global system in shaping state behavior.
- The professor explained neorealism as a framework for understanding why nations go to war.
- Neorealism argues that international cooperation is difficult because states fear being taken advantage of.
- According to neorealism, countries act mainly to ensure their own security in a world without a central authority.