Introduction to International Relations 7e: Theories and Approaches - Softcover

Jackson, Richard; Sørensen, Georg; Møller, Jørgen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198803575 ISBN 13: 9780198803577

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2019

Synopsis

Offering unrivaled coverage of classical theories, contemporary approaches, and current issues, together with an exceptionally clear writing style, Introduction to International Relations, Seventh Edition, provides a genuinely accessible and engaging introduction to the subject.

With an emphasis on theoretical approaches and their application to the real world, the authors encourage readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments presented, and the major points of contention between them. In this way, the text helps the reader to build a clear understanding of how key debates in the discipline are connected with each other and with our perceptions of developments in the contemporary world.

In addition to helpful learning features within the book, the text is accompanied by online resources designed to help students to take their learning further. These include:

For students:
- Reinforce your understanding of each chapter's key themes with short case studies
- Test your understanding and revise for exams with review questions
- Explore different theoretical debates through a series of annotated web links to reliable content
- Test your knowledge of key terminology using the flashcard glossary

For registered lecturers:
- Encourage debate and critical thinking in class with seminar resources
- Download figures from the text for use in your own teaching materials

About this title

About the Author:

Robert Jackson is Professor of Political Science at the University of Boston.

Georg Srensen is Professor of Political Science at the University of Aarhus.

Jrgen Mller is Professor of Political Science at the University of Aarhus.

Review:

"A most well-written text that introduces students to the most important schools of thought within the discipline of International Relations."
--Dr George Kyris, University of Birmingham

"The best textbook out there that covers the key ground of IR theory in a coherent, fair and intelligible manner for undergraduate students."
--David Scrivener, Keele University

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0198803575
• ISBN 13: 9780198803577
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432