Unrivalled coverage of IR theories from leading experts including historically dominant
traditions such as realism and liberalism to theories such as postcolonialism and green
theory. Featuring a new organisation to reflect the importance and focus on global IR as well
as newly authored chapters on classical realism liberalism Marxism and critical theories. A
wide range of case studies show readers how theory can be applied to address concrete political
problems. Key Features: · Expert line-up of contributors offer coverage of dominant and
emerging theories and arguments from diverse perspectives · Includes coverage of historically
marginalised theories including postcolonialism and environmentalism · A case study in each
chapter shows how theory can be used to explain real-world problems and dilemmas and additional
questions to encourage students to analyse and evaluate the different theories for themselves
· Boxes highlighting key books or articles introduce students to prominent works in the field
to encourage wider reading and research interests · Spotlights on key books and articles
encourage readers to go beyond the textbook and develop their research interests exploring
important works in the field New to this Edition: · An enhanced ebook with author videos
self-test questions and pointers to answering case study questions · Newly authored chapters
on classical realism liberalism and Marxism provide students with fresh perspectives on these
theories · Newly authored chapter on critical theories illustrates the intersectional nature
of critical theories as it relates to gender race and decolonisation while speaking to
topical debates in the field · The global IR chapter has been moved to the beginning of the
text which encourages students to critically reflect on the context in which IR developed and
appreciate the importance of viewing international relations theories from truly representative
perspectives from the very start · Updated online resources include pointers on answering case
study questions supporting students to apply theories to real world issues Digital Formats
and Resources: International Relations Theories is available for students and institutions to
purchase in a variety of formats and is supported by online resources. The enhanced e-book
offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test multiple choice questions
functionality tools navigation features and links that offer extra learning support:
www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk ebooks The digital version available on Politics Trove is also
accompanied by online resources. These include: For students: - Self-test questions for every
section of the chapter to help you test your knowledge as you go - Author videos explaining
concepts or going into greater depth into a case study - Pointers on answering the case study
questions For lecturers: - Test Bank for each chapter - PowerPoint slides with a deck for each
chapter to help build lecture materials
