Product Description

This cutting-edge textbook is the most comprehensive introduction to international relations theory available. It argues that theory is central to explaining the dynamics of world politics, and includes a wide variety of theoretical positions, from the historically dominant traditions to powerful critical voices since the 1980s. The editors have brought together a team of international contributors, each specialising in a different theory. They each explain the theoretical background to their position before showing how and why their theories matter. The book opens up space for analysis and debate and leaves students to decide which theories they find most useful in explaining and understanding international relations. The book is supported by an Online Resource Centre. Student resources: Key points for each chapter Web links Flashcard glossary Lecturer resources: PowerPoint slides

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #92701 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 373 pages

About the Author
Dr Tim Dunne is a Reader in International Relations and Head of the Department of Politics at the University of Exeter.

Customer Reviews

Good introduction
This book is very good at introducing the main debates in international relations quite clearly. But it doesn't really go beyond that. If you're completely new to international relations theories and know absolutely nothing, this book is a great place to start. If not, you'll probably find there is not much new.

Be aware though, there are some omissions and errors (the latter in my opinion) in some of the chapters, but nothing devastating, and the style and quality will differ (naturally) from author to author writing about different theories.

The best book for students reading IR
I brought this book in my first year in reading International Relations and it's got to be best book by far. It goes through a number of theories ((Neo-)Realism, (Neo-)Liberalism, The English School, Marxism, Democratic Peace Theory and many more). For a first year student, if you're studying any course to do with IR, do not hesitate to get this book. I go to a top 20 university and this book is the only one recommended to buy. I also recommend The Globalization of World Politics: an Introduction to International Relations book to buy with it.