Conflict and Cooperation
Evolving Theories of International Relations
Marc A. Genest(Author)
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Published on 1. December 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-0-15-501500-5 (ISBN)
Description
Appropriate for introductory courses in international relations, this reader is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental prinicples of and treatises on international relations theory. Features: * Introductions to each part outline the theories presented and provide general analysis. * Levels of analysis approach provides students with readings and commentary on the international, domestic and individual levels. * Key terms with definitions appear at the end of each part. * Concept boxes precede discussions of each theory and provide a brief definition and summary of each major theory. * Readings are preceded by introductory notes that provide brief discussion of themes and biography of the author. * Discussion questions follow each reading and assist students in evaluating the impact of, debating, and applying theories. * Inclusion of feminist and peace theories adds relevance in our post Cold-War era.
Appropriate for introductory courses in international relations, this reader is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental prinicples of and treatises on international relations theory. Features: * Introductions to each part outline the theories presented and provide general analysis. * Levels of analysis approach provides students with readings and commentary on the international, domestic and individual levels. * Key terms with definitions appear at the end of each part. * Concept boxes precede discussions of each theory and provide a brief definition and summary of each major theory. * Readings are preceded by introductory notes that provide brief discussion of themes and biography of the author. * Discussion questions follow each reading and assist students in evaluating the impact of, debating, and applying theories. * Inclusion of feminist and peace theories adds relevance in our post Cold-War era.
Appropriate for introductory courses in international relations, this reader is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental prinicples of and treatises on international relations theory. Features: * Introductions to each part outline the theories presented and provide general analysis. * Levels of analysis approach provides students with readings and commentary on the international, domestic and individual levels. * Key terms with definitions appear at the end of each part. * Concept boxes precede discussions of each theory and provide a brief definition and summary of each major theory. * Readings are preceded by introductory notes that provide brief discussion of themes and biography of the author. * Discussion questions follow each reading and assist students in evaluating the impact of, debating, and applying theories. * Inclusion of feminist and peace theories adds relevance in our post Cold-War era.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 176 mm
Weight
860 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-15-501500-5 (9780155015005)
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Content
Preface. Introduction: Part I: System-Level Theories. Realist Theory. Transnationalism Theory. Class System Theory. Part II: State-Level Theories: Political Culture Theory. Decision-Making Process Theory. Part III: Individual-Level Theories. Human Nature Theory. Cognitive Theory. Feminist Theory in International Relations. Peace Studies Theory