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International Relations Theories Paperback – 8 January 2013

by Timothy Dunne (Author), Milja Kurki (Contributor), Steve Smith (Contributor)
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Written by leading figures in the field, the third edition of this successful text provides an up-to-date and comprehensive account of all the major theories of international relations, supporting them with case study examples. While some of the theories discussed are complex, the authors convey them in a clear and accessible manner, with the use of engaging pedagogical features, making this an ideal introduction to international relations theories. A new chapter on Critical Theory has been added to allow more coverage for this approach and alternative understandings, such as post-colonialism and environmentalism, have chapters devoted to them, unlike other textbooks. Chapters have also been updated to reflect recently published work and the case studies have been revisited to include considerations of new developments in world politics. Online Resource Centre The text is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre providing additional resources for lecturers and students. Lecturer resources: PowerPoint slides Figures and tables from the textbook Student resources: Web links Flashcard glossary Revision guide
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    400 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Oxford University Press, USA
  4. Publication date
    8 January 2013
  5. Dimensions
    24.38 x 2.29 x 18.8 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0199696012
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0199696017
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Tim Dunne is Professor of International Relations and Director of Research, Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, University of Queensland. Milja Kurki is Lecturer in International Relations Theory at Aberystwyth University. Sir Steve Smith is Vice-Chancellor and Professor of International Studies, University of Exeter.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press, USA; 3rd edition (8 January 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199696012
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199696017
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24.38 x 2.29 x 18.8 cm
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kevin
5.0 out of 5 stars well written
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great book
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Caroline McCulloch
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of theory
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Although mostly written from a constructivist point of view, this book offers the best overview of the different theoretical perspectives in International Relations that I have come across. The bias comes across most apparently in the criticisms of various perspectives and authors, but even this criticism helps the reader to understand the contemporary debates between the frameworks, especially considering the fact that the authors are well-known theorists themselves. The text offers an explanation of each "ism" within the field, major authors, spotlights on important literature, good citations and references, and, most importantly, contextualizes the theoretical debates as an evolutionary process, allowing the reader to more fully understand how each theory developed.
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Ceri Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2013
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Bought this book as it had many of my university set readings in it. Was a bit worried with it in the post in case it got damaged as i was treating myself to a "new" book, not a second hand one. But it arrived in great condition and is very useful for my course.
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Dandrusianus
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for getting an insight of IR theories and contemporary debates
Reviewed in Germany on 13 July 2013
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An instructive guide for anyone trying to get acquainted with the latest theories of (international relations) IR and with the latest debates within the field. The authors make the ever growing body of IR knowledge understandable for the bewildered students without oversimplifying the theories and the academic debates around them, as many other introductory texts do. The authors help the reader not only to get familiarised with the body of IR knowledge, but to get an insightful overview of them, whereby independent individual reasoning is stimulated.

The first 3 chapters (i.e. Introduction, Chapter 1 and 2) are most welcome since they deal in a clear language with often disreguarded but essemtial matters of serious analysis, like: practical use of IR theories, ontology, epistemology, and normative roles. I met many master students colleagues studying political science and international relations having no clue of what "epistemology" or "ontology" are and why what hides behind these unusual words is of crucial importance for any type of political scientist. One may not agree with some assertions made in the book, like those regarding the possibility of a unified theory in IR in my case, but the arguments are logical and sturdy, thus obliging the reader to great intellectual labour to refute them in a similar grounded manner.

I did not read the whole book yet, just the first five chapters, but as soon as I will finish to study it, I would add impressions in this description.

For the advanced international relations readers I would recommend the Sage "Handbook of International Relations", 2d. edition, edited by Walter Carlsnaes, Thomas Risse and Beth A. Simmons.
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Veros
5.0 out of 5 stars Great text. It got me through my University of ...
Reviewed in the United States on 6 September 2015
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Great text. It got me through my University of Florida International Relations class without a hitch. I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in the topic. Very thorough however you can tell it is slightly biased as it is written from a constructivist point of view. That being said, it still does a very good job of of describing different theoretical perspectives.
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