This edited volume provides an account of international relations theory from the perspective of Marxism. The chapters cover realism, liberalism, critical theory, constructivism, post-Modernism, feminism, green theory and post-colonialism and consider the contribution that a historical materialist approach can make in each of these areas of IR. The volume also discusses the question of why Marxism has not had more influence in international relations. The book will appeal to students and scholars across the fields of political theory, international relations, politics and philosophy.

Provides a detailed discussion of historical materialism and international relations Covers all the coretheories and topics found within IR studies Suggests explanations as to why Marxism has not had more influence in IR

Autorentext
Faruk Yalvaç is Professor of International Relations at the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. His main research interests are international relations theory, critical realist philosophy of science and international political theory. He is the editor of Spectrum: Journal of Global Studies and is on the advisory board of Review of International Studies.

Inhalt

CHAPTER I International Relations Theory and Marxism; Faruk Yalvaç.- CHAPTER TWO Realism and Marxism; Erdem Özlük.- CHAPTER THREE Liberalism and Marxism; Funda Hülagü.- CHAPTER FOUR Critical Theory and Marxism; Faruk Yalvaç.- CHAPTER FIVE Constructivism and Marxism; Mustafa Küçük.- CHAPTER SIX Post-Modernism and Marxism; Hüseyim Sevim.- CHAPTER SEVEN Marxism and Feminism; Faruk Yalvaç.- CHAPTER EIGHT Green Theory and Marxism; Yelda Erçandrl.- CHAPTER NINE; Marxism and Postcolonialism (Author TBC).