International Relations Theory

by Stephen McGlinchey (Editor), Rosie Walters (Editor), Christian Scheinpflug (Editor)

This book is designed as a foundational entry point to International Relations theory. As a beginner's guide, it has been structured to condense the most important information into the smallest space and present that information in the most accessible manner.

The first half of the book covers the established theories that are most commonly taught in undergraduate programmes. The book then expands to present emerging approaches and offer wider perspectives. Each chapter sets out the basics of a theory whilst also applying it to a real-world event or issue. This format creates a lively, readable and relevant guide that will help students to see not only what theories are, but why they matter.

Unlike most other textbooks, there are no boxes, charts, pictures or exercises included. The philosophy underpinning this book is that these things can be a distraction. This book, like others in the E-IR Foundations series, is designed to capture attention with an engaging narrative.

Editors

Stephen McGlinchey, Rosie Walters and Christian Scheinpflug.

Contributors

Victor Adetula, Amitav Acharya, Sandrina Antunes, Lina Benabdallah, Isabel CamisAo, Irena Leisbet Ceridwen Connon, Jeff Corntassel, Alix Dietzel, Hugh C. Dyer, Clara Eroukhmanoff, Marcos Farias Ferreira, Dana Gold, Richard Ned Lebow, Aishling Mc Morrow, Jeffrey W. Meiser, Carlos Murillo-Zamora, Sheila Nair, MaIa Pal, Alex Prichard, Felix ROsch, Archie W. Simpson, Sarah Smith, Yannis A. Stivachtis, Sarina Theys, Markus Thiel, Marc Woons and Pichamon Yeophantong.

Genres: Politics

180 pages, Paperback

First published October 29, 2017

Reviews

[Laila · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a good introduction to IR theory for novice or if you want to refresh your memory of IR Theory that you learned many years back, I mean many years back--speaking of myself here.

This book divided by two segment:
1) Established theories i.e. Realism, Liberalism, The English School, Constructivism, Marxism, Critical Theory, Poststructuralism, Feminism, Postcolonialism, Towards A Global IR; and
2) Expansion pack i.e. Green Theory, Global Justice, Queer Theory, Securitisation Theory, Asian Perspectives, Global South Perspectives, A Contemporary Perspectives, The 'isms' are evil, hail the 'isms'!
While it's reasonable to only read theory or theories that you want to know, nevertheless it's still worth the effort to read this book in its entirety. The team behind this book project did a great job, KODUS!

[Sathyanarayanan D · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short Introduction to International Relations Theory and an explanation of different schools of thought.

[Melania · Rating 4 out of 5]

Approaching IR theory can be a daunting task, but this book is easily accessible and it covers the main theoretical debates in the field.

[Silke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Het boek heeft een zeer compacte maar duidelijke manier voor de basis van internationale relatie theorieën uit te leggen.

[eesha ༄˖°. · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this for my internationals relations course. a great introduction to IR ideologies and very easy to follow!