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Brings together many of the most influential figures in international relations, offering their expert insight. Diverse coverage of the major theories and theoretical arguments, including some of the more overlooked alternative understandings not found in other books. Puts the theories into an appropriate context by using case studies to support the theoretical arguments. New to This Edition A new chapter has been added on Critical Theory, authored by Steven Roach, in order to address this important theoretical orientation in the discipline. Chapters and case studies have been updated to reflect new developments in world politics. Written by leading figures in the field, the third edition of this successful text provides an up-to-date and comprehensive account of all the major theories of international relations, supporting them with case study examples. While some of the theories discussed are complex, the authors convey them in a clear and accessible manner, with the use of engaging pedagogical features, making this an ideal introduction to international relations theories. A new chapter on Critical Theory has been added to allow more coverage for this approach and alternative understandings, such as post-colonialism and environmentalism, have chapters devoted to them, unlike other textbooks. Chapters have also been updated to reflect recently published work and the case studies have been revisited to include considerations of new developments in world politics. About the Author Edited by Tim Dunne Professor of International Relations and Director of Research at the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, at the University of Queensland, Milja Kurki, Lecturer in International Relations Theory at Aberystwyth University, and Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor and Professor of International Relations at the University of Exeter Tim Dunne is Professor of International Relations and Director of Research, Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, University of Queensland. Milja Kurki is Lecturer in International Relations Theory at Aberystwyth University. Sir Steve Smith is Vice-Chancellor and Professor of International Studies, University of Exeter. Contributors Milja Kurki, Lecturer in International Relations Theory at Aberwystwyth University Colin Wight, Professor in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney Toni Erskine, Senior Lecturer in International Politics at Aberystwyth University Richard Ned Lebow, Professor of Government at Dartmouth College John Mearsheimer, Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago Bruce Russett, Professor of International Politics at Yale University Jennifer Sterling-Folker, Professor of Political Science at the University of Connecticut Tim Dunne, Professor of International Relations and Director of Research, Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, University of Queensland Mark Rupert, Professor of Political Science at Syracuse Univeristy Steven Roach, Associate Professor of International Politics in the Department of Government and International Affairs at the University of South Florida Karin Fierke, Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews J. Ann Tickner, Professor of International Relations at the University of Southern California Laura Sjoberg, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida David Campbell, Honorary Professor of Geography at Durham University, Honorary Professor in the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland Siba Grovogui, Professor of International Relations Theory and International Law at the Johns Hopkins University Robyn Eckersley, Professor in the School of Social and Poltical Sciences, University of Melbourne Colin Hay, Professor of Political Analysis and Co-Director of the Political Economy Research Centre at the University of Sheffield Ole Waever, Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen. Table of Contents Introduction Steve Smith: Diversity and Disciplinarity in International Relations Theory 1: Milja Kurki and Colin Wight: International Relations and Social Science 2: Toni Erskine: Normative International Relations Theory 3: Richard Ned Lebow: Classical Realism 4: John J. Mearsheimer: Structural Realism 5: Bruce Russett: Liberalism 6: Jennifer Sterling-Folker: Neoliberalism 7: Tim Dunne: The English School 8: Mark Rupert: Marxism 9: Steven Roach: Critical Theory 10: Karin Fierke: Constructivism 11: J. Ann Tickner and Laura Sjoberg: Feminism 12: David Campbell: Poststructuralism 13: Siba Grovogui: Postcolonialism 14: Robyn Eckersley: Green Theory 15: Colin Hay: International Relations Theory and Globalization 16: Ole Waever: Still a Discipline After All These Debates?