Progress in international relations theory : appraising the field
"Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field," edited by Colin Elman and Miriam Fendius Elman, is a comprehensive examination of the evolution and effectiveness of international relations (IR) theories. Drawing upon Imre Lakatos's methodology of scientific research programs, the book evaluates major IR research programs, including institutional theory, various strands of realism and liberalism, and operational code analysis. Contributors assess the progress and limitations of these theories, highlighting the need for metatheoretical metrics to evaluate scientific advancement in the field. The volume features a foreword by Kenneth N. Waltz and includes analyses from scholars such as Robert O. Keohane, Lisa L. Martin, and Andrew Moravcsik. Published by MIT Press in 2003, the book is part of the Belfer Center Studies in International Security series
Print Book, English, 2003
MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass., 2003