International relations theories: discipline and diversity

Introduction: Diversity and disciplinarity in international relations theory / Steve Smith -- International relations and social science / Milja Kurki and Colin Wight -- Normative international relations theory / Toni Erskine -- Classical realism / Richard Ned Lebow -- Structural realism / John J. Mearsheimer -- Liberalism / Bruce Russell -- Neoliberalism / Jennifer Sterling-Folker -- The English school / Tim Dunne -- Marxism / Mark Rupert -- Critical theory / Steven C. Roach -- Constructivism / K. M. Fierke -- Feminism / J. Ann Tickner and Laura Sjoberg -- Poststructuralism / David Campbell -- Postcolonialism / Siba N. Grovogui -- Green theory / Robyn Eckersley -- International relations theory and globalization / Colin Hay -- Still a discipline after all these debates? / Ole Waever -- Glossary

The second edition of this cutting edge textbook provides a highly comprehensive introduction to international relations theories. Through the presentation of a diverse selection of theoretical viewpoints, the text positions theory as being central to explaining the dynamics of world politics