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In this extensively revised edition of what has long been regarded as the very best text on IR Theory, leading experts offer us ways to make sense of international relations. Presenting a full range of theories, from realism, liberalism and constructivism to postcolonialism and feminism, we are offered an unparalleled insight into the main paradigms and most cutting edge thought.The sixth edition of this text offers a more global introduction to IR, showcasing insights from across the world, and employing a historical sociological perspective throughout to demonstrate how any understanding of IR is historically- and geographically-contingent. Also new for this edition are chapters on postcolonialism and institutionalism, as well as boxed cases which apply theory to contemporary empirical examples, including gendered policy in the UN, the phenomenon of 'fake news', issues on migration and the crisis of the Amazon's forest fires.
This text remains the definitive companion for all students of International Relations, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
List of contents
1. Introduction -
Richard Devetak and Jacqui True
2. Realism -
Jack Donnelly 3. Liberalism -
Scott Burchill 4. Postcolonialism -
Alina Sajed 5. The English School -
Andrew Linklater and André Saramago 6. Marxism -
Andrew Linklater and André Saramago
7. Critical Theory -
Richard Devetak 8. Feminism -
Jacqui True
9. Post-structuralism -
Richard Devetak
10. Constructivism -
Christian Reus-Smit 11. Institutionalism -
Toni Haastrup 12. Green Theory -
Matthew Paterson
13. International Political Theory -
Terry Nardin
About the author
Richard Devetak is Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of Queensland, Australia.
Jacqui True is Professor of International Relations, Director of the Gender, Peace and Security Centre at Monash University, Victoria, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia.
Summary
This introductory textbook on international relations theory brings together a selection of leading experts to offer an unparalleled insight into the main paradigms and latest developments in the discipline.
Presenting a full range of theories, from realism and liberalism to institutionalism and green theory, the sixth edition of this book has been extensively revised to offer a more global introduction to international relations. It showcases insights from across the world, and employs a historical and sociological perspective throughout to demonstrate how any understanding of IR is time and place contingent. New to this edition are two new chapters on postcolonialism and institutionalism, as well as boxed cases which apply theory to contemporary empirical examples including gendered policy in the UN, the phenomenon of ‘fake news’, issues on migration, and the crisis of the Amazon’s forest fires.
Assuming no prior knowledge of international relations theory, this text remains the definitive companion for all students of international relations and anyone with an interest in the latest scholarship of this fascinating field.
Foreword
An introductory textbook on international relations theory bringing together a selection of leading experts to offer an unparalleled insight into the main theories and latest developments in the discipline.
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This textbook continues to be core reading for students of International Relations. The inclusion of chapters on postcolonialism and institutionalism make important contributions to the scope of this key text. A fantastic next step for this book.
