'One of the most useful books on International Relations theory to have appeared in recent years.a most valuable addition to the burgeoning literature in the field.' Andreas Bieler, University of Birmingham Jacqui True is Professor of Politics & International Relations at Monash University, Australia.

Matthew Paterson is Professor of Political Science at the University of Ottawa, Canada.Ĭhristian Reus-Smit is Professor of International Relations in the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland, Australia. Terry Nardin is Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore.

Mellon Professor of Political Science at University of Denver, USA. Richard Devetak is Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of Queensland, Australia. Scott Burchill is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Deakin University, Australia.Īndrew Linklater is Woodrow Wilson Professor of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, UK. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. This text is accessible to students on courses across the world, and it assumes no prior knowledge of any of the theories, making it the ideal companion as students begin studying theories of International Relations, whether at undergraduate or Master's level. This text can be used as reference work for particular theories, or as a tool to learn the use and importance of theory, as well as the particulars of each school of thought. While maintaining focus on the core theories and assessing the importance of theory in the study of International Relations, this edition has been updated throughout to take account of major events and developments, such as the Arab Spring and to reflect the developments in the field, including new material on neo-realism and neo-liberalism, post-colonialism and cosmopolitanism.Įach chapter is written by a leading expert on the theory, elucidating the concepts and its application to field coverage whilst maintaining an objective perspective in their evaluations.

The 5th edition of this best-selling textbook provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the main theoretical approaches in the study of international relations.

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