{"product_id":"international-relations-theories-9780198784890","title":"International Relations Theories","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Peter Lawler\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: International Relations - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive and accessible introduction to international relations theories with a unique emphasis on positioning IR theories within their social, political, and historical contexts to help students fully understand IR theories and their influence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA comprehensive first introduction to international relations theories which encourages students to fully understand the purpose and function of IR theory. Readers are introduced to each IR theory and asked to consider the social, political, and historical context within which the theory emerged. Pedagogical features such as 'Think Critically' and 'Twisting the lens' provide the tools students need to apply IR theory to global issues. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e to mainstream IR theories and critical approaches to IR, explained within the social, political, and historical context, to demonstrate that theory does not emerge from a vacuum.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eAn expert authorial voice\u003c\/strong\u003e guides students through the required material in a gentle, reassuring pace, with an accessible and concise style, without shying away from the more complex theories and concepts.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA clear and consistent structure and pedagogical framework\u003c\/strong\u003e of key terms, key concepts, key events, and key thinkers, to enable students with little or no knowledge of theory to develop a strong theoretical understanding, supported by easy-to-navigate points of reference.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCritical reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e on new theoretical knowledge is encouraged by 'Think Critically' questions that are supported by hints and tips to guide avenues of thought.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eOpportunities to apply theory\u003c\/strong\u003e to today's events and issues and to practise using theory to analyse and interpret important societal concerns\u003cbr\u003e- Available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45029264130199,"sku":"9780198784890","price":5336.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780198784890.webp?v=1769203577","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/international-relations-theories-9780198784890","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}