Critical analysis of the book entitled "Theories of international Relations"

Subject Areas : Political Sciences- International Relations

Mohammad Reza Aghareb parast ^{1 *}

1 - Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza Branch.

Received: 2017-02-21 Accepted : 2017-11-04 Published : 2017-10-23

Keywords: State, international relations, Post-positivism, Positivism, Keywords: theory,

Abstract :

Abstract: “Theories of International Relations” written by Scott Burchill and Andrew Linklater is an endeavor for explaining foundation of the theories of IR. and to analyze the principles of each theory. This book is consisted of twelve chapters and tries to analyze the relations among actors in international relations. Although the philosophical approach of the writers cased ambiguity, and insufficient explanation about the great debates especially the methodological one can be considered as flaws of the book, but great logical order and good explanation about new approaches such as International ethics makes this book a suitable book for understanding theories of international Relations. In fact, the verity of the writers caused different ideas and thoughts to be gathered and analyzed in one masterpieces and a good introduction made it understandable for readers. The book is a comprehensive explanation about different approaches and theories in international relations and can be useful for post graduate students.

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