International Theory
Subtitle: Positivism and Beyond
Contributors: Steve Smith (Editor); Ken Booth (Editor); Marysia Zalewski (Editor)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: June 28, 1996
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9780521479486
Subjects: International relations; Politics / Current Events; Political Science; Politics/International Relations; International Relations - General; International relations--Philosophy; Political Science / International Relations; Philosophy; Positivism
Description: This book provides a major review of the state of international theory. It is focused around the issue of whether the positivist phase of international theory is now over, or whether the subject remains mainly positivistic.

Leading scholars analyse the traditional theoretical approaches in the discipline, then examine the issues and groups which are marginalised by mainstream theory, before turning to four important new developments in international theory (historical sociology, post-structuralism, feminism and critical theory). The book concludes with five chapters which look at the future of the subject and the practice of international relations.

. This survey brings together key figures who have made leading contributions to the development of mainstream and alternative theory, and will be a valuable text for both students and scholars of international relations.