Rethinking power, institutions and ideas in world politics: Whose IR?

Amitav Acharya

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Abstract

The study of international relations, has traditionally been dominated by Western ideas and practices, and marginalized the voice and experiences of the non-Western states and societies. As the world moves to a “post-Western“ era, it is imperative that the field of IR acquires a more global meaning and relevance. Drawing together the work of renowned scholar Amitav Acharya and framed by a new introduction and conclusion written for the volume, this book exposes the narrow meaning currently attached to some of the key concepts and ideas in IR, and calls for alternative and broader understandings of them.

The need for recasting the discipline has motivated and undergirded Acharya's own scholarship since his entry into the field over three decades ago. This book reflects his own engagement, quarrels and compromise and concludes with suggestions for new pathways to a Global IR- a forward-looking and inclusive enterprise that is reflective of the multiple and global heritage of IR in an changing and interconnected world. it is essential reading for anyone who is concerned about the history, development and future of international relations and international relations theory.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Number of pages264
ISBN (Electronic)9781315885346
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2014

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