Building Your IR Theory Toolbox: An Introduction to Understanding World Politics

Leonard, Eric K. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0742567427 / ISBN 13: 9780742567429

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2018

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176 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Building Your IR Theory Toolbox: An Introduction to Understanding World Politics
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0742567427
• ISBN 13: 9780742567429
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.45 kilograms

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Synopsis

Concise yet comprehensive, Building Your IR Theory Toolbox provides undergraduate students with the theoretical framework for understanding events in world politics. It covers all the major IR theories―realism, liberalism, Marxism, social constructivism, feminism, and postmodernism―along with various iterations, including neorealism, neoliberal institutionalism, and dependency theory.

Each chapter offers a discussion of how the theory applies to one or more actual cases in world politics, a wrap-up section with a key take-home message, and an annotated list of further readings. Chapters also include a “Thinking Like . . .” feature that allows students to view the world through different theoretical lenses. Written in an informal style designed to be engaging to the typical freshman or sophomore undergraduate, it is the perfect supplement for introduction to international relations or world politics courses.

About the Author

Eric K. Leonard is Henkel Family Chair in International Affairs at Shenandoah University.