International relations theory for 21st century

Martin Griffiths0415380758, 9780415380751, 9780203939031

International relations theory has been the site of intense debate in recent years. A decade ago it was still possible to divide the field between three main perspectives – Realism, Liberalism, and Marxism. Not only have these approaches evolved in new directions, they have been joined by a number of new ‘isms’ vying for attention, including feminism and constructivism.

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Table of contents :
Book Cover……Page 1
Title……Page 4
Copyright……Page 5
Contents……Page 6
List of contributors……Page 8
Preface……Page 9
Acknowledgments……Page 11
1 Worldviews and IR theory: Conquest or coexistence?……Page 12
2 Realism……Page 22
3 Liberal internationalism……Page 32
4 Marxism……Page 46
5 Critical theory……Page 58
6 Constructivism……Page 71
7 The English School……Page 86
8 Poststructuralism……Page 99
9 Feminism……Page 110
10 Postcolonialism……Page 122
11 Theories of state formation……Page 134
12 International political economy……Page 146
13 Worldviews and international political theory……Page 157
Bibliography……Page 168
Index……Page 188