International relations

Autori

• Manuela Spindler

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• Libri di testo

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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to theories of international politics and their relevance for the practice thereof. Structured as a self-study textbook based on the method of "exemplary learning," author Manuela Spindler makes the theory of international relations accessible to anyone. Out of a huge range of theories and perspectives in international relations, six theoretical approaches are chosen, facilitating a structured process of learning about theories of international politics. The book's learning objectives are: a deeper understanding of the role and function of theory building in the social sciences, the ability to look at phenomena of international politics from different theoretical perspectives, and the ability to make confident and qualified theoretical choices for the purpose of student's own academic and/or policy-related writing. Reading this book will guarantee a deep understanding of the policy implications of theoretical perspectives.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012