
Introduction to International Relations
Theories and Approaches
Oxford University Press
7th Edition
Published on 19. December 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-19-880357-7 (ISBN)
Description
Offering unrivalled coverage of classical theories, contemporary approaches, and current issues, together with an exceptionally clear writing style, Introduction to International Relations provides a genuinely accessible and engaging introduction to the subject.
With an emphasis on theoretical approaches and their application to the real world, the authors encourage readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments presented, and the major points of contention between them. In this way, the text helps the reader to build a clear understanding of how key debates in the discipline are connected with each other and with our perceptions of developments in the contemporary world.
In addition to helpful learning features within the book, the text is accompanied by online resources designed to help students to take their learning further. These include:
For students:
- Reinforce your understanding of each chapter's key themes with short case studies
- Test your understanding and revise for exams with review questions
- Explore different theoretical debates through a series of annotated web links to reliable content
- Test your knowledge of key terminology using the flashcard glossary
For registered lecturers:
- Encourage debate and critical thinking in class with seminar resources
- Download figures from the text for use in your own teaching materials
With an emphasis on theoretical approaches and their application to the real world, the authors encourage readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments presented, and the major points of contention between them. In this way, the text helps the reader to build a clear understanding of how key debates in the discipline are connected with each other and with our perceptions of developments in the contemporary world.
In addition to helpful learning features within the book, the text is accompanied by online resources designed to help students to take their learning further. These include:
For students:
- Reinforce your understanding of each chapter's key themes with short case studies
- Test your understanding and revise for exams with review questions
- Explore different theoretical debates through a series of annotated web links to reliable content
- Test your knowledge of key terminology using the flashcard glossary
For registered lecturers:
- Encourage debate and critical thinking in class with seminar resources
- Download figures from the text for use in your own teaching materials
Reviews / Votes
Review from previous edition The writing style is particularly commendable as it makes the subject matter accessible to undergraduates while also appealing to more advanced learners. * Jens Uwe Wunderlich, Aston University *More details
Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
834 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-880357-7 (9780198803577)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Robert Jackson is Professor of Political Science at the University of Boston.
Georg Sorensen is Professor of Political Science at the University of Aarhus.
Jorgen Moller is Professor of Political Science at the University of Aarhus.
Georg Sorensen is Professor of Political Science at the University of Aarhus.
Jorgen Moller is Professor of Political Science at the University of Aarhus.
Author
University of Boston
University of Aarhus
University of Aarhus
Content
Part One: Studying IR
1: Why Study IR?
2: IR as an Academic Subject
Part Two: Classical Theories
3: Realism
4: Liberalism
5: International Society
6: International Political Economy: Classical Theories
Part Three: Contemporary Approaches and Debates
7: International Political Economy: Contemporary Debates
8: Social Constructivism
9: Post-positivism in IR
Part Four: Policy and Issues
10: Foreign Policy
11: Key Issues in Contemporary IR
1: Why Study IR?
2: IR as an Academic Subject
Part Two: Classical Theories
3: Realism
4: Liberalism
5: International Society
6: International Political Economy: Classical Theories
Part Three: Contemporary Approaches and Debates
7: International Political Economy: Contemporary Debates
8: Social Constructivism
9: Post-positivism in IR
Part Four: Policy and Issues
10: Foreign Policy
11: Key Issues in Contemporary IR