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Book SynopsisOffering unrivalled coverage of classical theories, contemporary approaches, and current issues, together with an exceptionally clear writing style, Introduction to International Relations provides a uniquely accessible and engaging introduction to the subject. With an emphasis on theoretical approaches and their application to the real world, the authors encourage critical engagement with the theories presented, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and the major points of contention.The eighth edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate current events and key developments in the discipline. The changes include a new, three-part structure, which helps students to build a clear understanding of how key debates in the discipline are connected with each other, and how these can be applied to the world around them. The first part, ''Studying IR'', emphasises the practical reality of international relations in everyday life, and how to connect this reality with the academic stud
Table of ContentsPart 1 Studying IR 1: Why Study IR? 2: IR as an Academic SubjectPart 2 Major IR Theories and Approaches 3: Realism 4: Liberalism 5: International Society 6: International Political Economy: Marxism, Mercantilism, Liberalism 7: Social Constructivism 8: Post-positivist Approaches: Post-Structuralism, Postcolonialism, FeminismPart 3 Theory Meets the Real World: Policy and Issues 9: Foreign Policy 10: Major Issues in IPE: Economic versus Political Power, Development, Globalisation, How to Study the Real World 11: Major Issues in IR: Climate Change, Terrorism, Religion, Power and Hegemony 12: The Big Question: World Order or World Chaos?
