International relations theories : discipline and diversity

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Title:

Author:

Dunne, Timothy, 1965- editor.

ISBN:

9780198814443

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 396 pages ; 25 cm

Abstract:

"Unrivalled coverage of IR theories from leading experts, featuring a new chapter that reflects on the historic marginalisation of global IR and a wide range of case studies that show readers how theory can be applied to address concrete political problems."

"Unrivalled coverage of IR theories from leading experts whose case studies show readers how theory can be applied to address concrete political problems. Bringing together the most influential scholars in the field, the fifth edition of this best-selling text provides unrivalled coverage of international relations theories and arguments. Dunne, Kurki and Smith explore the full spectrum of theoretical perspectives and debates, ranging from the historically dominant traditions of realism, liberalism and Marxism to traditionally marginalised postcolonialism and green theory. The fifth edition features a new chapter on global IR, encouraging students to critically reflect on the context of the field's development and appreciate the importance of viewing international relations theories from truly representative perspectives. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular theory and features a case study that bridges theory and practice by showing how theory can be used to explain real world political dilemmas, whilst accompanying case study questions encourage analytical thinking and help readers understand the value of applying theory to concrete political problems. Spotlights on key books and articles encourage readers to go beyond the textbook and develop their research interests, exploring important works in the field."

Subject Term:

International relations.

Added Author:

Dunne, Timothy, 1965-

Kurki, Milja,

Smith, Steve, 1952-

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Bringing together the most influential scholars in the field, the fifth edition of this best-selling text provides unrivalled coverage of international relations theories and arguments. International Relations Theories explores the full spectrum of theoretical perspectives and debates, ranging from the historically dominant traditions of realism, liberalism and Marxism to traditionally marginalised postcolonialism and green theory. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular theory and features a case study that bridges theory and practice by showing how it can be used to explain real world political dilemmas. Accompanying case study questions encourage analytical thinking and help readers understand the value of applying theory to concrete political problems. This text features a new chapter on global IR, encouraging students to critically reflect on the context of the field's development and appreciate the importance of viewing international relations theories from truly representative perspectives.KEY FEATURESExpert line-up of contributors offer coverage of dominant and emerging theories and arguments from diverse perspectivesIncludes coverage of historically marginalised theories, including postcolonialism and environmentalismA case study in each chapter shows how theory can be used to explain real-world problems and dilemmas and additional questions to encourage students to analyse and evaluate the different theories for themselvesHighlights key books, articles and prominent works to encourage students to broaden their reading and research in the field.NEW TO THIS EDITIONNew chapter on global IR by Professor Amitav Acharya encourages students to critically reflect on the context in which IR developed and appreciate the importance of viewing international relations theories from truly representative perspectivesRevised part structure introducing each section provides an overarching narrative to the text, helping students to understand and interpret different approachesUpdated online resources include pointers on answering case study questions, supporting students to apply theories to real world issues.This title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase.