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Theories of International Relations Book Description: This successful and popular textbook is a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the major theoretical approaches in the field of study of international relations. Written by leading scholars from different countries around the world, the chapters provide detailed and critical discussions of key theories in the discipline, from realism to liberalism, feminism and post-structuralism. These topics are contextualized by an introductory chapter that addresses the importance of theory in the study of world politics. This new, fully revised edition has been thoroughly updated, taking into account developments in theory and the impact of major events such as the Arab Spring and the global economic crisis on theoretical approaches. The fifth edition A book that does is undoubtedly doing something right. It is no secret why this excellent text continues to be used all over the world. The tremendous scope, impressively in-depth analysis, and beautifully written chapters all together make this book a must-recommendation for both undergraduate and graduate courses. Lessons that do not use this book will be deprived of important things