All approaches to the analysis of international and global processes are embedded within theoretical frameworks. This landmark new book provides students with a sophisticated exploration of the challenging and complex field of international relations theory. Focusing both on its historical roots and contemporary strands, Colin Wight gives an engaged account of a broad range of theoretical positions and introduces fresh approaches to international relations theory - presenting the idea of a meaningful dialogue between traditions as a counter to fragmentation and the tendency towards intra-theoretical debates. Series Blurb: "SAGE Series on the Foundations of International Relations" editors include: Walter Carlsnaes, Uppsala University, Sweden; and Jeffrey T. Checkel, University of Oslo, Norway. International Advisory Board includes: Peter J. Katzenstein, Cornell University, USA; Emanuel Adler, University of Toronto, Canada; Martha Finnemore, George Washington University, USA; Andrew Hurrell, Oxford University, UK; G. John Ikenberry, Princeton University, USA; Beth Simmons, Harvard University, USA; Steve Smith, University of Exeter, UK; and, Michael Zuern, Hertie School of Governance, Berlin, Germany. This series fills the gap between narrowly-focused research monographs and broad introductory texts, providing graduate students with state-of-the-art, critical overviews of the key sub-fields within International Relations: International Political Economy, International Security, Foreign Policy Analysis, International Organization, Normative IR Theory, International Environmental Politics, Globalization, and IR Theory. Explicitly designed to further the transatlantic dialogue fostered by publications such as the "SAGE Handbook of International Relations", the series is written by renowned scholars drawn from North America, continental Europe and the UK. The books are intended as core texts on advanced courses in IR, taking students beyond the basics and into the heart of the debates within each field, encouraging an independent, critical approach and signposting further avenues of research.
| ISBN | 1847874509 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | ISBN13 | 9781847874504
(What's this?) | | Pages | 272 | | Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd | | Published in | London | | Imprint | SAGE Publications Ltd | | Series title | Sage Series on the Foundations of International RE | | Format | Hardback | | Height (mm) | 242 | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2012 | | Width (mm) | 170 | | DEWEY | 327.101 | | Academic level | Tertiary education |
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'Oliver Daddow manages to achieve a remarkable feat as the novel approach utilised seems to present IR theory from the perspective of the student as well as the lecturer...As anyone who has taught IR knows, it is the language used within IR rather than the theories themselves that can often hinder undergraduate progression. It is here that one of the book's real strengths lies. Through its focus on 'common pitfalls', 'new terms', 'questions to ponder', ideas for 'taking it further' and 'references to more information' the text manages to break down the complexities that often scare undergraduates...all one can do is recommend the text to all IR lecturers and students as a core reading text' - Adrian M. Gallagher Political Studies Review
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