International Relations Theory For Thr Twenty-First Centry

Description:
International Relations theory has been the site of intense debate in recent years. A decade ago it was still possible to divide the field between three main perspectives - Realism, Liberalism, and Marxism. Not only have these approaches evolved in new directions, they have been joined by a number of new 'isms' vying for attention, including feminism and constructivism. 'International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century' is the first comprehensive textbook to provide an overview of all the most important theories within international relations. Written by an international team of experts in the field, the book covers both traditional approaches, such as realism and liberal internationalism, as well as new developments such as constructivism, poststructuralism and postcolonialism. The book's comprehensive coverage of IR theory makes it the ideal textbook for teachers and students who want an up-to-date survey of the rich variety of theoretical work and for readers with no prior exposure to the subject.

Table of Contents:
List of Contributors Preface Acknowledgements 1. Worldviews and IR Theory: Conquest or Coexistence? 'Martin Griffiths '2. Realism 'Colin Elman '3. Liberal Internationalism 'John Macmillan '4. Marxism 'Mark Rupert '5. Critical Theory 'Andrew Linklater '6. Constructivism 'Andrew Bradley Phillips '7. The English School 'Alex J. Bellamy '8. Poststructuralism 'Jenny Edkins '9. Feminism 'Cynthia Enloe '10. Postcolonialism 'Rita Abrahamsen '11. Theories of State Formation 'Heather Rae '12. International Political Economy 'Tom Conley '13. Worldviews and International Political Theory 'Anthony J. Langlois 'Bibliography Index

Author Biography:
Flinders University, Australia.