Designed as a main text for upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses in International Relations Theory.

A rich and diverse collection of theoretical essays and excerpts, this volume divides and organizes the material into categories related to Globalism, Realism, and Pluralism. Past editions of this text quickly gained respect in the academic world for clarity and comprehensiveness. This third edition expands its breadth to cover emerging theories and its editorial apparatus to help students better comprehend sophisticated material.