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Bringing together the most influential scholars in the field, the fifth edition of this bestselling book provides unrivaled coverage of international relations theories and arguments. Dunne, Kurki, and Smith explore the full spectrum of theoretical perspectives and debates, ranging from the historically dominant traditions of realism, liberalism, and Marxism to traditionally marginalized postcolonialism and green theory. The fifth edition features a new chapter on global IR, encouraging students to critically reflect on the context of the field's development and appreciate the importance of viewing international relations theories from truly representative perspectives. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular theory and features a case study that bridges theory and practice by showing how theory can be used to explain real world political dilemmas, while accompanying case study questions encourage analytical thinking and help listeners understand the value of applying theory to concrete political problems. Spotlights on key books and articles encourage listeners to go beyond the textbook and develop their research interests, exploring important works in the field.

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Professor Tim Dunne is pro-vice chancellor at The University of Queensland (UQ) and senior researcher at the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. Previously, he was executive dean of humanities and social science at UQ. He has written or edited twelve books. Professor Tim Dunne is pro-vice chancellor at The University of Queensland (UQ) and senior researcher at the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. Previously, he was executive dean of humanities and social science at UQ. He has written or edited twelve books. Professor Sir Steve Smith has been vice-chancellor and chief executive of the University of Exeter since October 2002. He has written or edited seventeen books, published well over 100 academic papers, and given over 170 academic presentations in twenty-two countries. Professor Sir Steve Smith has been vice-chancellor and chief executive of the University of Exeter since October 2002. He has written or edited seventeen books, published well over 100 academic papers, and given over 170 academic presentations in twenty-two countries. Milja Kurki is professor of international relations theory, director of the Planetary Challenges and Politics Centre, and the director of research in the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University. She is also a coeditor of the journal International Relations. Milja Kurki is professor of international relations theory, director of the Planetary Challenges and Politics Centre, and the director of research in the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University. She is also a coeditor of the journal International Relations. Grant Cartwright is an award-winning actor who has performed extensively in Australia with the Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre, and many others. Grant has also performed with the Manhattan Repertory Theatre and the 45th Street Theater. He frequently lends his voice to many international film productions for English Language dubbing, and also appeared in the HBO miniseries The Pacific.

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