Theories of International Relations

by Scott Burchill, Andrew Linklater, Richard Devetak

Overview

The 5th edition of this best-selling textbook provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the main theoretical approaches in the study of international relations. While maintaining focus on the core theories and assessing the importance of theory in the study of International Relations, this edition has been updated throughout to take account of major events and developments, such as the Arab Spring and to reflect the developments in the field, including new material on neo-realism and neo-liberalism, post-colonialism and cosmopolitanism.

Each chapter is written by a leading expert on the theory, elucidating the concepts and its application to field coverage whilst maintaining an objective perspective in their evaluations. This text can be used as reference work for particular theories, or as a tool to learn the use and importance of theory, as well as the particulars of each school of thought.

This text is accessible to students on courses across the world, and it assumes no prior knowledge of any of the theories, making it the ideal companion as students begin studying theories of International Relations, whether at undergraduate or Master's level.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350311718
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	04/24/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	745,248
File size:	598 KB

About the Author

Scott Burchill is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Deakin University, Australia.

Andrew Linklater is Woodrow Wilson Professor of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, UK.

Richard Devetak is Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of Queensland, Australia.

Jack Donnelly is Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Political Science at University of Denver, USA.

Terry Nardin is Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore.

Matthew Paterson is Professor of Political Science at the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Christian Reus-Smit is Professor of International Relations in the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland, Australia.

Jacqui True is Professor of Politics&International Relations at Monash University, Australia.
Richard Devetak is Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of Queensland, Australia.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Realism
Liberalism
The English School
Marx and Marxism
Historical Sociology
Critical Theory
Post-structuralism
Constructivism
Feminism
Green Politics
International Political Theory.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Praise for the fifth edition:

'Books that get to a fifth edition are clearly doing something right. It is no mystery why this excellent text continues to be used around the world. Comprehensive coverage, impressive depth of analysis and beautifully written chapters all combine to make it highly recommended for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Courses that do not use it are missing out, so are their students!' – Colin Wight, University of Sydney, Australia

Reviews of the previous editions:

'An outstanding textbook.' - Andreas Bieler, University of Nottingham, UK

'One of the most useful books on International Relations theory to have appeared in recent years...a most valuable addition to the burgeoning literature in the field.' - Chris Brown, Political Studies

'A very fine book, bringing together a group of contributors who describe the major currents of International Relations theory. Beginning with 'liberal internationalism' and finishing up with 'green politics', the book is highly readable and illuminating for a subject not everyone finds accessible.' - RUSI Journal

Editorial Reviews

An introduction to a range of theoretical traditions reflecting contemporary international relations conventions based on the idea that each can be categorized as either explanatory (making sense of global politics) or constitutive (concerned with the process of theorizing). The five contributing international relations scholars evaluate the dominant perspectives of liberal internationalism, realism, neo-realism, rationalism Marxism, critical and postmodern theory, and assess the impact of feminism and politics on the field. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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An authoritative survey of the discipline's diverse and evolving theoretical terrain, as well as nuanced analysis of the key concepts, debates, and ideas that have animated the study of international relations.” —Suwita Hani Randhawa, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, UWE Bristol, UK

“This textbook brings together an outstanding array of scholars to offer a comprehensive outline of the main theories of International Relations and how they relate to a changing world.” —Steven Slaughter, Associate Professor, Deakin University, Australia

“Overseen by a new editorial team, with new and updated chapters, the sixth edition of Theories of International Relations provides a refreshing and dynamic insight into the state of the discipline at the start of the 2020s. Chapters offer a rich – yet systematic – discussion of core theories in International Relations, and readers are invited to consider how these theories help us make sense of, and respond to, our contemporary global challenges: making Theories of International Relations an indispensable resource for students and researchers alike.” —Laura McLeod, Senior Lecturer in International Politics, University of Manchester, UK

“This book not only provides excellent coverage of a wide range of theoretical approaches in International Relations, but its introduction situates them in a critical historical dialogue that should be instructive for students and teachers alike. The line-up of contributors is stellar, and the treatment of approaches is nuanced and very much up to date.” —Luis Cabrera, Associate Professor of Political Science, Griffith University, Australia

“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.” —Samantha Cooke, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and International Politics, Liverpool John Moores University, UK

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