Introduction to International Relations: Theories and ApproachesThis highly successful textbook provides a systematic introduction to the principal theories of international relations. Combining incisive and original analyses with a clear and accessible writing style, it is ideal for introductory courses in international relations or international relations theory. Introduction to International Relations, Third Edition, focuses on the main theoretical traditions--realism, liberalism, international society, and theories of international political economy. The authors carefully explain how particular theories organize and sharpen our view of the world. They integrate excellent pedagogical features throughout, including chapter summaries, key points, questions, further reading, web links, boxes, and world maps. New to this Edition: * Two new chapters, on social constructivism and foreign policy * An expanded companion website with web links to theoretical debates, maps and world situations, figures and tables from the text, and a flashcard glossary * A closer link between theory and practice * New glossary of key terms * Two-color text for easier navigation |
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Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches Robert H. Jackson,Georg Sørensen No preview available - 2007 |
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actors anarchy argue balance of power basic behaviour behaviouralists Bull Cambridge capitalist century chapter claim classical classical realists Cold Cold War concerns conflict constructivism constructivists cooperation core countries critical critical theory critique debate democracies dependency theory domestic dominant economic globalization economic liberals emphasize empirical Europe European example focus foreign policy foreign-policy analysis fundamental groups groupthink Hedley Bull hegemon historical human rights ideas important individuals interdependence international institutions international law international politics international relations International Society approach International Society theorists international system involves issues justice Kenneth Waltz Keohane liberal democracies Marxist Mearsheimer mercantilist methodology military modern Morgenthau national interest neoclassical neoliberalism neorealism neorealist peace postmodern problems question realist responsibility scholars scientific social social constructivism sovereign sovereignty Soviet Union statehood statespeople structure terrorism theoretical thinking Third World threat tion traditional transnational United University Press values Waltz world politics