International Relations theory has been the site of intense debate in recent years. A decade ago it was still possible to divide the field between three main perspectives - Realism, Liberalism, and Marxism. Not only have these approaches evolved in new directions, they have been joined by a number of new 'isms' vying for attention, including feminism and constructivism. International Relations …
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.
Contains essays that cover a variety of issues including diplomacy, alienation, terrorism, intelligence, national security, various forms of warfare, the role of information technology in international relations, poststructuralist theory, and the military-entertainment-media matrix.
An edited volume of essays demonstrating the importance of classical thinkers in international relations.