Description
Book SynopsisThis edited book focuses primarily on contemporary debates and the critical and postmodern theories to be considered a significant contribution to the field. This book shows that critical international relations theories, which are incomprehensible and challenging, are easy and understandable. The book analyzes the Frankfurt School, constructivism, post-colonialism, feminism, critical geopolitics, political economy, Copenhagen School, Aberystwyth School, Paris School and Ontological security. Critical Theories in International Relations argues that neither identity nor security can be considered a fixed and objective issue, can change according to time and space, and depend on historical and sociological factors. Nothing is given for critical approaches, and they are produced and reproduced in ever-changing conditions that lead to new truths and meanings. These are the results of reflexive and non-linear interactions. In this context, it is made pedagogically understandable to the readers within this framework.
Trade ReviewThis collection provides a unique survey of contemporary critical theoretical approaches to international relations from the perspective of scholars of the Turkish academy.
-- Matt McDonald, University of Queensland, Australia
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Political Economy and Critical Tradition
Chapter 1: International Political Economy: Critical Approach by VEYSEL AYHAN
Chapter 2: Critical Theory and International Relations by MUZAFFER ERCAN YILMAZ
Part II: Social Approaches and Critics of Conventional Theories: Via Media in IR
Chapter 3: Normative International Relations Theory Today: Ethical Dilemmas and Tragedy
by ZERRİN AYŞE ÖZTÜRK
Chapter 4: Constructivism in International Relations by YÜCEL BOZDAĞLIOĞLU
Part III: Critical Approach to Security
Chapter 5: Aberystwyth School of Security Studies by BÜLENT SARPER AĞIR
Chapter 6: Copenhagen School of Security Studies by BÜLENT SARPER AĞIR
Chapter 7: Paris School and the Theory of Insecurity by TAYYAR ARI
Chapter 8: Ontological Security Theory and the Security of Self by TAYYAR ARI and MEHMET ALİ AK
Part IV: Postmodern Theories: Critical International Relations
Chapter 9: Post-Colonial Perspectives in International Relations by OKTAY BİNGÖL and DOĞAN ŞAFAK POLAT
Chapter 10: Feminism and/or Gender Studies in International Relations: A New Language for Women’s Studies? by ÇİĞDEM AYDIN KOYUNCU
Chapter 11: Critical Geopolitics in International Relations by MURAT YEŞİLTAŞ
About the Contributors
