International relations : a self-study guide to theory / Manuela Spindler.

Textbook for graduates.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

P. 1. International Relations' Theory : History of theoretical thought on inter - state relations and the formation of " Inetrnational relations " as an academic discipline -- International relations as science -- World views and the idea of science in the history of European philosophy -- Didactics and method -- P. 2. Theories of International Relations : Five Approaches : Neorealist theory -- Neoinstitutionalist theory -- New liberal theory -- World - systems analysis -- Social constructivist theory -- Instead of a conclusion : Invitation to a discussion.

The book is written for active learners - those keen on cutting their own path through the complex and at times hardly comprehensibe world of Theory in international relations. To aid this process as much as possible, this book employs the didactical and methodical concept of integrating teaching and self - study.