International Relations Theory
A Primer
Second Edition
Elizabeth G. Matthews and Rhonda L. Callaway
Reviews and Awards
"This book is an excellent fit for Intro to IR and Intro to IR Theory courses. It has the distinct competitive advantage of including chapters dedicated to several major IR theories, not just realism and liberalism. It's not overly simplistic, and closes each section with practical application of the theories."--Lan T. Chu, Occidental College
"International Relations Theory is an excellent and comprehensive analysis of the main theories in the field of international relations. The book shows how each significant event or institution is analyzed through each of the theories. Moreover, it looks at the debates in the field and critiques each from that perspective. All students should have a copy to refer to when they are analyzing international issues."--Raymonde Kleinberg, University of North Carolina Wilmington
"It is important for students to understand theories and to see the common connections between them. The application of a specific issue, like nuclear proliferation, provides a good grounding for students to understand and compare the various theories."--John Miglietta, Tennessee State University