The question (13 marks)
International Relations is used both for a condition and for a discipline. Explain that distinction, examine the objections that were raised to treating International Relations as an independent academic discipline, and distinguish International Relations from International Politics. (13 marks)
MU Module I, IR as a discipline; pack ch. 01, sections 1 and 2.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · Introduction to International Relations of Political Science – III (International Relations).
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