Introducing students to the main theories in international relations, this textbook also deconstructs each theory, allowing students to engage critically with the assumptions and myths that underpin them.
This innovative textbook introduces students to the main theories in international relations. The 2nd edition includes new chapters on the 'clash of civilizations' and Empire.
A wide-ranging introduction to the main theoretical approaches to the study of international relations, this work examines nine theoretical traditions, beginning with the established orthodoxies of liberal internationalism and realism.
Cassels traces the part played by ideology in in ternational relations over the past two centuries. Incorporating political, social, cultural and economic factors he establishes links between ideas and action, ideology and political behaviour.
"In Hobbes, Realism and the Tradition of International Law, Charles Covell examines the political thought of Hobbes from the standpoint of the agenda in international studies. The intention here is to challenge the reading of Hobbes as the representative of the realist tradition in international relations, and to do this through the situating of Hobbes within the tradition of international law …
Hobbes is one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought and his book Leviathan is widely recognized as one of the greatest works of political philosophy. In this GuideBook Glen Newey offers a balanced guide to this key text that explores both its historical and philosophical aspects.
This volume outlines the methods appropriate to an English school understanding of international relations and their assumptions about how knowledge of the 'social' is gained. It outlines what is involved in 'an English school approach' and what this approach delivers in the contemporary understanding of international relations.
"This book provides an innovative interpretation of Hans J. Morgenthaus contribution to international relations, and argues that the concepts of meaning, power as meaning imposition, disenchantment and re-enchantment are central to Morgenthaus theory"--Provided by publisher.
"The essays in Hannah Arendt and International Relations employ the work of this versatile theorist to examine various facets of international affairs. With contributions written by international political theorists from around the world, the volume draws on Arendt's insights to assess critically the boundaries of international affairs. Although Arendt did not write directly on international re…
Textbook on regionalism and its role in a global marketplace, ideal for students of IR and globalisation.