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Chapter 6: Alternative theories: Marxism, Constructivism and gender theory .... 79
Aims of the chapter ..................................................................................................... 79
Learning outcomes ...................................................................................................... 79
Essential reading ......................................................................................................... 79
Further reading and works cited ................................................................................... 79
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 80
Constructivism ............................................................................................................. 80
Marxism ...................................................................................................................... 82
Poststructuralism ......................................................................................................... 83
Gender theory ............................................................................................................. 84
What questions do these alternative perspectives address? .......................................... 86
A reminder of your learning outcomes .......................................................................... 88
Chapter vocabulary ..................................................................................................... 88
Sample examination questions ..................................................................................... 88
Part 4: Central problems in international relations .............................................. 89
Chapter 7: War ...................................................................................................... 91
Aims of the chapter ..................................................................................................... 91
Learning outcomes ...................................................................................................... 91
Essential reading ......................................................................................................... 91

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Contents
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Further reading ............................................................................................................ 91
Works cited ................................................................................................................. 92
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 92
Wars in theory ............................................................................................................ 94
Wars in particular ....................................................................................................... 96
Intrastate wars ........................................................................................................... 99
Liberal wars ............................................................................................................... 100
Just wars: right and wrong in battle ........................................................................... 101
A reminder of your learning outcomes ........................................................................ 104
Chapter vocabulary.................................................................................................... 104
Sample examination questions ................................................................................... 104