<P>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. <EM>Critical Theorists and International Relations </EM>provides a wide-ranging introduction to thirty-two important theorists whose work has been influential in thinking about global politics. </P> <P></P> <P>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. </P> <P>Key features of each chapter include:</P> <UL> <P> <LI>a clear and concise biography of the relevant thinker</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>an introduction to their key writings and ideas</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>a summary of the ways in which these ideas have influenced and are being used in international relations scholarship </LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>a list of suggestions for further reading</LI> <P></P></UL> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Written in engaging and accessible prose, <EM>Critical Theorists and International Relations</EM> is a unique and invaluable resource for undergraduates, postgraduates and scholars of international relations.</P>