International relations theories : discipline and diversity / edited by Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki, Steve Smith.

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TextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016.Edition: Fourth editionDescription: xxiii, 364 p. : ill. b&w and col. 25 cmISBN:

9780198707561

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International relations

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Introduction: Diversity and disciplinarity in international relations theory / Steve Smith -- Ch. 1. International relations and social science / Milja Kurki and Colin Wight -- Ch. 2. Classical realism / Richard Ned Lebow -- Ch. 3. Structural realism / John J. Mearsheimer -- Ch. 4. Liberalism / Bruce Russell -- Ch. 5. Neoliberalism / Jennifer Sterling-Folker -- Ch. 6. The English school / Tim Dunne -- Ch. 7. Marxism / Mark Rupert -- Ch. 8. Critical theory / Steven C. Roach -- Ch. 9. Constructivism / K.M. Fierke -- Ch. 10. Feminism / J. Ann Tickner and Laura Sjoberg -- Ch. 11. Poststructuralism / David Campbell and Roland Bleiker -- Ch. 12. Postcolonialism / Shampa Biswas -- Ch. 13. Normative international relations theory / Toni Erskine -- Ch. 14. Green theory / Robyn Eckersley -- Ch. 15. International relations theory and globalization / Colin Hay -- Ch. 16. Still a discipline after all these debates? / Ole Waever.

Summary: Written by the most influential scholars in International Relations, the fourth edition of this bestselling textbook provides a lively introduction to all the major theories of International Relations and draws on case studies to show how theory can help explain the dynamics of world politics. - Brings together the most influential scholars in International Relations to provide diverse coverage of the major theories and arguments - Includes coverage of some of the more overlooked alternative theories, including postcolonialism and environmentalism - Each chapter employs a case study that bridges theory and practice, and shows how theory can be used to explain real-world problems and dilemmas - End-of-chapter and case study questions encourage students to analyse and evaluate the different theories for themselves - Spotlights on key books or articles introduce students to prominent works in the field, encouraging wider reading

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Written by the most influential scholars in International Relations, the fourth edition of this bestselling textbook provides a lively introduction to all the major theories of International Relations and draws on case studies to show how theory can help explain the dynamics of world politics.

- Brings together the most influential scholars in International Relations to provide diverse coverage of the major theories and arguments
- Includes coverage of some of the more overlooked alternative theories, including postcolonialism and environmentalism
- Each chapter employs a case study that bridges theory and practice, and shows how theory can be used to explain real-world problems and dilemmas
- End-of-chapter and case study questions encourage students to analyse and evaluate the different theories for themselves
- Spotlights on key books or articles introduce students to prominent works in the field, encouraging wider reading

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