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International Theory : Positivism and Beyond by Steve Smith; Ken Booth; Marysia Zalewski; Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is International Theory : Positivism and Beyond about?

This Book Provides A Major Review Of The State Of International Theory. It Is Focused Around The Issue Of Whether The Positivist Phase Of International Theory Is Now Over, Or Whether The Subject Remains Mainly Positivistic. Leading Scholars Analyse The Traditional Theoretical Approaches In The Discipline, Then Examine The Issues And Groups Which Are Marginalised By Mainstream Theory, Before Turning To Four Important New Developments In International Theory (historical Sociology, Post-structuralism, Feminism, And Critical Theory). The Book Concludes With Five Chapters Which Look At The Future Of The Subject And The Practice Of International Relations. This Survey Brings Together Key Figures Who Have Made Leading Contributions To The Development Of Mainstream And Alternative Theory, And Will Be A Valuable Text For Both Students And Scholars Of International Relations.--publisher Description. Introduction / Steve Smith, Ken Booth And Marysia Zalewski -- 1. Positivism And Beyond / Steve Smith -- 2. The Timeless Wisdom Of Realism? / Barry Buzan -- 3. The Growing Relevance Of Pluralism? / Richard Little -- 4. The Inter-state Structure Of The Modern World-system / Immanuel Wallerstein --

Who reads International Theory : Positivism and Beyond?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Steve Smith; Ken Booth; Marysia Zalewski; Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
Published
1996
Language
EN
ISBN
9780521479486
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Political Science, Social Science, Fiction
Rating
3.71 / 5 (17 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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