Key Concepts in International Relations

This book guides students through the complexities of the major theories of international relations and the debates that surround them, the core theoretical concepts, and the key contemporary issues. The first part of the book provides an overview of the discipline#xE2;#xAC;"s development and general structure, setting the scene for the 40-plus entries in parts two and three: Part two, Key Theories. Each entry includes: #xC2;#xB7; A broad overview #xC2;#xB7; A discussion of methodologies #xC2;#xB7; A review of empirical applications #xC2;#xB7; A guide to further reading and useful websites. Part three, Major Concepts. Each entry includes: #xC2;#xB7; An introduction to the core questions #xC2;#xB7; An overview of the definitions and theoretical perspectives #xC2;#xB7; A review of empirical problems #xC2;#xB7; Links to other entries, further reading and useful websites. Clear and highly readable, Key Concepts in International Relations is an essential guide for students on politics and international relations courses.

Thomas Diez is Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the Institute for Political Science, University of Tbingen. Ingvild Bode is a researcher at the Institute for Political Science, University of Tbingen, Aleksandra Fernandes da Costa is at the Department of Politics, University of Exeter.