This updated and revised second edition examines the conceptualisation and evolution of peace in International Relations (IR) theory. The book examines the concept of peace and its usage in the main theoretical debates in IR, including realism, liberalism, constructivism, critical theory and post-structuralism, as well as in the more direct debates on peace and conflict studies. It explores the…
Contents : Introduction: diversity and disciplinarity in international relations theory -- International relations and social science -- Classical realism -- Structural realism -- Liberalism. -- Neoliberalism -- The English school -- Marxism -- Critical theory -- Constructivism -- Feminism -- Poststructuralism -- Postcolonialism -- Normative international relations theory -- Green theory -- In…
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. 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 a…