International Theory Positivism and Beyond [Paperback]

Key figures who have made leading contributions to the development of international theory provide a major survey of the state of the subject.Contributors analyse the traditional theoretical approaches in international theory, the issues and groups that are marginalized by mainstream theory, and important new developments in the discipline. The book concludes with five chapters that look at the future of the subject.Contributors analyse the traditional theoretical approaches in international theory, the issues and groups that are marginalized by mainstream theory, and important new developments in the discipline. The book concludes with five chapters that look at the future of the subject.This book brings together leading figures who have made key contributions to the development of international theory to provide a major survey of the state of the subject. The contributors analyze the traditional theoretical approaches in the discipline, the issues and groups that are marginalized by mainstream theory, and important new developments in international theory. The book concludes with five chapters that look at the future of the subject. This volume will be a valuable text for both students and scholars of international relations.Introduction Steve Smith, Ken Booth, and Marysia Zalewski; Part I. Debates: 1. Positivism and beyond Steve Smith; Part II. Legacies: 2. The timeless wisdom of realism? Barry Buzan; 3. The growing relevance of pluralism? Richard Little; 4. The interstate structure of the modern world system Immanuel Wallerstein; 5. The accomplishments of international political theory Stephen Krasner; 6. The continued significance of positivism Michael Nicholson; Part III. Silences: 7. The rise and fall of the inter-paradigm debate Ole Weaver; 8. Margins, silences and bottom rungs: how to overcome the underestimation of power in the study of international relations Cynthia Enloe; 9. Is there a classical international theory? Robert Jackson; Part IV. Openings:l“›