Introduction to International Relations: Theories and ApproachesThe fifth edition of this successful textbook has been updated in light of current international events and ongoing debates in the subject. It provides a highly readable introduction to the principal theories in international relations, combining incisive and original analysis with a clear and accessible writing style, and a range of helpful learning features. This new edition is structured to guide students through classical theories, contemporary approaches and debates, and key issues in international relations, and includes a new chapter on feminism, post-structuralism, and post-colonialism. The authors emphasise the relationship between international relations theory and international relations practice, and carefully explain how particular theories organize and shape our view of the world, ensuring that students receive a blended view of theory and practice. The text is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, which includes: Student resources: Case studies Review questions Web links Flashcard glossary Links to Oxford Scholarship Online Lecturer resources: Boxes from the text, including text, figures, and tables. |
Contents
Part 1 Studying IR | 1 |
Part 2 Classical Theories | 63 |
Part 3 Contemporary Approaches and Debates | 177 |
Part 4 Policy and Issues | 275 |
GLOSSARY | 305 |
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Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches Robert Jackson,Georg Sørensen No preview available - 2012 |
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actors anarchy argue balance of power basic behaviour capitalist century chapter claim classical realists Cold Cold War common concept conflict constructivism constructivists cooperation core critical critique debate decision democratic dependency theory developing countries domestic dominant economic globalization economic liberals emphasize empirical Europe European example focus fundamental gender groups Hedley Bull hegemon historical human rights ideas important individuals interaction interdependence international institutions international politics international relations International Society approach International Society theorists international system involves issues justice Kenneth Waltz Keohane liberal democracies liberal world major Marxist Mearsheimer mercantilist military modern Morgenthau national interest neoliberalism neorealism neorealist nomic normative peace post-positivist post-structuralism problems responsibility Robert Keohane role scholars social social constructivism sovereign sovereignty Soviet Union state’s statehood structure terrorism theoretical theory thinking threat tion tional traditional transnational underdevelopment United values Waltz weak Western world economy world politics