International Relations Theory

Ideal as a brief main text for IR Theories courses or as a supplemental text for IR, American Foreign Policy, or Global Studies courses, International Relations Theory: A Primer, Second Edition, covers the main definitions, concepts, arguments, and criticisms regarding the five predominant IR
theories and approaches used in the field today: realism, liberalism, constructivism, economic structuralism, and feminism. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it helps students understand and critique the theories and apply them to real-world issues.


"This book is an excellent fit for Intro to IR and Intro to IR Theory courses. It has the distinct competitive advantage of including chapters dedicated to several major IR theories, not just realism and liberalism. It's not overly simplistic, and closes each section with practical application of
the theories."--Lan T. Chu, Occidental College

"International Relations Theory is an excellent and comprehensive analysis of the main theories in the field of international relations. The book shows how each significant event or institution is analyzed through each of the theories. Moreover, it looks at the debates in the field and critiques
each from that perspective. All students should have a copy to refer to when they are analyzing international issues."--Raymonde Kleinberg, University of North Carolina Wilmington

"It is important for students to understand theories and to see the common connections between them. The application of a specific issue, like nuclear proliferation, provides a good grounding for students to understand and compare the various theories."--John Miglietta, Tennessee State
University