Critical Theory of International Politics - Complementarity, Justice, and Governance (Paperback)

Critical international theory encompasses several distinct, radical approaches that focus on identity, difference, hegemonic power, and order. As an applied theory, critical international theory draws on critical social theories to shed light on international processes and global transformations. While this approach has led to increasing interest in formulating an empirically relevant critical international theory, it has also revealed the difficulties of applying critical theory to international politics. What are these difficulties and problems? And how can we move beyond them? This book addresses these questions by investigating the intellectual currents and key debates of critical theory, from Kant and Hegel to Habermas and Derrida, and the recent work of critical international theory, including Robert Cox and Andrew Linklater. By drawing on these debates, the book formulates an original theory of complementarity that brings together critical theory and critical international theory. It argues that complementarity-a governing principle in international law and politics-offers a conceptual framework for working toward two goals: engaging the changing contexts and forms of resistance and redressing some of the difficulties of applying critical theory to international relations. In adopting three critical perspectives on complementarity to analyze the evolving social and political contexts of global justice, this book provides an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students and scholars interested in the application of critical theory to international relations.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	Steven C Roach
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	184
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-77485-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General
LSN:	0-415-77485-3
Barcode:	9780415774857

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