A wide range of critical theorists is used in the study of international politics, and until now there has been no text that gives concise and accessible introductions to these figures. Critical Theorists and International Relationsprovides a wide-ranging introduction to thirty-two important theorists whose work has been influential in thinking about global politics. Each chapter is written by an expert with a detailed knowledge of the theorist concerned, representing a range of approaches under the rubric 'critical', including Marxism and post-Marxism, the Frankfurt School, hermeneutics, phenomenology, postcolonialism, feminism, queer theory, poststructuralism, pragmatism, scientific realism, deconstruction and psychoanalysis. Key features of each chapter include:a clear and concise biography of the relevant thinkeran introduction to their key writings and ideasa summary of the ways in which these ideas have influenced and are being used in international relations scholarshipa list of suggestions for further reading Written in engaging and accessible prose, Critical Theorists and International Relationsis a unique and invaluable resource for undergraduates, postgraduates and scholars of international relations. | Critical Theorists and International Relations by Jenny Edkins, Paperback | Indigo Chapters