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Theories of International Relations
The objectives of this course are to: The purpose of the course is to provide a thorough background in all schools of IR theory It will acquaint the students to understand the debates between various theorists regarding their perspective on the nature of international politics The course will provide analytical understanding of the new themes emerging in the field. This course provides a concise survey of how theory is relevant in reading between the lines, to understand and correlate theory and practice
Realism and Neo Realism-Core elements, Classical Realism (Morgenthau), Structural Realism, criticisms
Liberalism and neo Liberalism-Core ideas, liberalism and globalization, criticisms
Marxism and Neo Marxism-Core elements ,relevance, World Systems Theory- Immanuel Wallerstein, Gramscianism
Constructivism: Meaning, Constructivist theories of I.R, criticisms Post structuralism –Meaning core themes, criticisms
Feminism- Core elements, major theoretical perspectives Green theory- Environmentalism, sustainable development
Books Recommended: Essential Readings Baylis, J.and Smith, S. (eds.), (2017). The Globalization of World Politics, Oxford: Oxford University Press Dunne,T ,Kurki, M , Smith,S (ed.),(2016),International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford: Oxford University Press Jackson,R,Sorensen,G ,Moller,J (ed) (2019), Introduction to International Relations-Theories and Approaches,, Oxford: Oxford University Press Burchill, S. et al, (2015), Theories of International Relations 3rd ed, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Reference Books Bull,H.(2002), The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics, 3rd edn., Basingstoke: Palgrave. TicknerA.B.andWever, O.(eds.),(2009), International Relations Scholarship Around the World, London: Routledge Kautilya, (1993), Arthashastra, Penguin Classics, 1993. Tzu , S. and Giles, L.(translator),(2007), The Art of War, Ulysses Press Aron, R. (1973), Peace and War: A Theory of International Relations, New York: Anchor Books Bromley, S., Brown, W. and Athreya, S.(eds.), (2004), Ordering the International:History, Change and Transformation, London: Pluto Press with The Open University Cox, R and Sinclair, T. (1996) Approaches to World Order, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Baldwin, D.A. (ed.),(1993) Neo-Realism and Neo-liberalism: The Contemporary Debate ,New York: Columbia University Press 241 Wendt,A.(1999). Social Theory of International Politics, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Giddens,A. (1991). The Consequences of Modernity, London: Polity Press Grant R.and Newland, eds., (1991). Gender and International Relations, Buckingham: Open University Press and Millennium Press Brown, C. (1992). International Relations Theory: New Normative Approaches, Hamel Hamstead: Harvester Wheatsheaf Waltz, K. (1979) Theory of International Politics. London: Addison-Wesley Publishing Rosenberg,J.(1994). The Empire of Civil Society, London: Verso Halliday,F. (1994). Rethinking International Relations, London: Macmillan Press Hollis, M. and Smith, S.(1991). Explaining and Understanding International Relations, Oxford: Oxford University Press Carlsnaes, W., Risse, T.and Simmons,B. (eds.),(2006), Handbook of International Relations. London: Sage Buchanan, A. (2007) Justice, Legitimacy and Self-Determination, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
