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International relations theories provides a serious engagement with its subject, presented by an impressive team of expert contributors its lively and engaging style, comprehensive coverage, and excellent case study examples ensure that it provides a dynamic and accessible introduction to complex theoretical concepts introduction steve smith: diversity and disciplinarity in international relations theory milja kurki and colin wight: international relations and social science toni erskine: normative international relations theory richard ned lebow: classical realism john j mearsheimer: structural realism bruce russett: liberalism jennifer sterling-folker: neoliberalism tim dunne: the english school mark rupert: marxism steven roach: critical theory karin fierke: constructivism j ann tickner and laura sjoberg: feminism david campbell: poststructuralism siba grovogui: postcolonialism robyn eckersley: green theory colin hay: international relations theory and globalization ole waever: still a discipline after all these debates? key featuresupdated chapters and case studies refl ect new developments in world politicsa new chapter on critical theory expands coverage of a key school of thought