ISBN: 978-1-55587-483-4 $55.00 | ||
1994/203 pages/LC: 93-33324 |
Sharing a common critical perspective on the traditional development of IR theory, each of the chapters seriously questions the state-centric realist and the positivist assumptions that have guided so much of the scholarship in the field. The authors trace the evolution of the various IR debates, elaborate on the meaning of theoretical reflexivity, consider applications of the approach to important contemporary issues (international trade, the Gulf wars, the global energy regime), and examine the contributions to reflectivism of other contemporary theoretical traditions.
"Wide ranging and thought provoking."—Australian Journal of Political Science
"Provides the reader with a thoughtful, and thought-provoking, critical re-examination of the limitations of the Third Debate, and the theoretical issues and problems presently facing international relations scholarship."—Canadian Journal of Political Science
"This is a very welcome set of essays. Each chapter is well written, located within a clear theoretical perspective, and well integrated with other chapters in the book.... First-class examples of this perspective at work."—Mershon International Studies Review
"The authors of this unusually well-written book make a compelling case for theoretical reflexivity."—Thomas J. Biersteker
"This is a book that deserves a wide readership."—Millennium