International Relations Theory: A Primer 2nd Edition
Author(s): Elizabeth G. Matthews (Author), Rhonda L. Callaway (Author)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: October 18, 2019
Edition: 2nd
Language: English
Print length: 384 pages
ISBN-10: 0190081635
ISBN-13: 9780190081638
Book Description
Ideal as a brief main text for IR Theories courses or as a supplemental text for IR, American Foreign Policy, or Global Studies courses, International Relations Theory: A Primer, Second Edition, covers the main definitions, concepts, arguments, and criticisms regarding the five predominant IR theories and approaches used in the field today: realism, liberalism, constructivism, economic structuralism, and feminism. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it helps students understand and critique the theories and apply them to real-world issues.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This book is an excellent fit for Intro to IR and Intro to IR Theory courses. It has the distinct competitive advantage of including chapters dedicated to several major IR theories, not just realism and liberalism. It’s not overly simplistic, and closes each section with practical application of the theories.”–Lan T. Chu, Occidental College
“International Relations Theory is an excellent and comprehensive analysis of the main theories in the field of international relations. The book shows how each significant event or institution is analyzed through each of the theories. Moreover, it looks at the debates in the field and critiques each from that perspective. All students should have a copy to refer to when they are analyzing international issues.”–Raymonde Kleinberg, University of North Carolina Wilmington
“It is important for students to understand theories and to see the common connections between them. The application of a specific issue, like nuclear proliferation, provides a good grounding for students to understand and compare the various theories.”–John Miglietta, Tennessee State University
Book Description
The only IR theories text that teaches students how to apply and assess contemporary IR issues
About the Author
Elizabeth G. Matthews is Professor of Political Science and Global Studies at California State University San Marcos. She is a coauthor of World Politics in a New Era, Sixth Edition (OUP, 2013) and the editor of The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Parallel Discourses (2011).
Rhonda L. Callaway is Professor of Political Science at Sam Houston State University. She is the coeditor of Exploring International Human Rights: Essential Readings (2007).
Dr. Matthews and Dr. Callaway are the coauthors of
Strategic U.S. Foreign Assistance: The Battle Between Human Rights and National Security (2008).
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