1st Edition

International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century An Introduction

Edited By Martin Griffiths Copyright 2007
200 Pages
by Routledge

200 Pages
by Routledge

200 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more

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

Biography

Martin Griffiths is Associate Professor in International Relations in the Department of International Business and Asian Studies at Griffith University, Brisbane.

"Recommended.  General readers, upper-division undergraduate students and up." -- CHOICE, Nov 2008 Vol. 46 No. 03