An Introduction to International RelationsInvaluable to students and those approaching the subject for the first time, An Introduction to International Relations, Second Edition provides a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to international relations, its traditions and its changing nature in an era of globalisation. Thoroughly revised and updated, it features chapters written by a range of experts from around the world. It presents a global perspective on the theories, history, developments and debates that shape this dynamic discipline and contemporary world politics. Now in full-colour and accompanied by a password-protected companion website featuring additional chapters and case studies, this is the indispensable guide to the study of international relations. |
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1 International Relations Theory in an Age of Critical Diversity Jim George Introduction The necessity of theory Ontology, epistemology and the science question in international relations theory Mainstream international relations theory ...
1 International Relations Theory in an Age of Critical Diversity Jim George Introduction The necessity of theory Ontology, epistemology and the science question in international relations theory Mainstream international relations theory ...
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Conclusion 59 Questions 60 Further reading 60 4 Marxism and Critical Theory 62 Richard Devetak, Jim George and Martin Weber Introduction 63 Historical and intellectual context: Marx and the critique of capitalism 63 Marxism as ...
Conclusion 59 Questions 60 Further reading 60 4 Marxism and Critical Theory 62 Richard Devetak, Jim George and Martin Weber Introduction 63 Historical and intellectual context: Marx and the critique of capitalism 63 Marxism as ...
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... Hoffman (1987) accepted Holsti's assessment of a discipline divided over purpose, focus or appropriate methodology, but advocated a 'next stage' in which Critical Theory (see Chapter 4) would reconstruct and reorient the discipline.
... Hoffman (1987) accepted Holsti's assessment of a discipline divided over purpose, focus or appropriate methodology, but advocated a 'next stage' in which Critical Theory (see Chapter 4) would reconstruct and reorient the discipline.
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It is worth noting here that Marxism played a vital role in stimulating the Critical Theory pioneered by Robert Cox (1981) and Andrew Linklater (1990), because Marx critically analysed the tensions between hopes of universal freedom and ...
It is worth noting here that Marxism played a vital role in stimulating the Critical Theory pioneered by Robert Cox (1981) and Andrew Linklater (1990), because Marx critically analysed the tensions between hopes of universal freedom and ...
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In this debate, the mainstream approaches of neorealism and neoliberalism defend themselves against a variety of 'critical' theories. Steve Smith (1996: 11, 13), in a most valuable account of what is at stake in the 'third debate', ...
In this debate, the mainstream approaches of neorealism and neoliberalism defend themselves against a variety of 'critical' theories. Steve Smith (1996: 11, 13), in a most valuable account of what is at stake in the 'third debate', ...
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Contents
| 1 | |
| 21 | |
2 Realism | 35 |
3 Liberalism | 48 |
4 Marxism and Critical Theory | 62 |
5 Feminism | 76 |
6 Postmodernism | 91 |
7 Constructivism | 103 |
20 The Cold War | 281 |
3 The New Agenda | 295 |
Multinational Corporations and International NonGovernmental Organisations | 310 |
23 Religion and Secularism | 322 |
24 Global Economic Institutions | 336 |
25 Global Trade | 348 |
26 Global Finance | 360 |
27 Global Poverty Inequality and Development | 372 |
8 Theories of Global Justice | 119 |
2 The Traditional Agenda | 133 |
10 Nations and Nationalism | 148 |
11 Security | 160 |
12 Arms Control | 172 |
13 The Causes of War | 189 |
14 The Changing Character of Warfare | 199 |
15 The Ethics and Laws of War | 218 |
16 International Law | 231 |
17 International Society and European Expansion | 243 |
18 Diplomacy | 256 |
19 Great Powers | 268 |
28 Globalisation and Its Critics | 386 |
29 Global Terrorism | 398 |
30 PostConflict StateBuilding | 414 |
31 Humanitarian Intervention | 426 |
32 Human Rights | 440 |
33 Migration and Refugees | 450 |
34 Global Environmental Politics | 462 |
35 Climate Change | 475 |
Glossary of Terms | 487 |
Bibliography | 502 |
Index | 542 |
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| Title | An Introduction to International Relations |
| Editors | Richard Devetak, Anthony Burke, Jim George |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press, 2011 |
| ISBN | 1139505602, 9781139505604 |
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