The New Constructivism in International Relations Theory - by David M McCourt (Paperback)

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Tracing constructivist work on culture, identity and norms within the historical, geographical and professional contexts of world politics, this book makes the case for new constructivist approaches to international relations scholarship.

Book Synopsis

In this engaging book, David M. McCourt makes the case for New Constructivist approaches to international relations scholarship.

The book traces constructivist work on culture, identity, and norms within the historical, geographical, and professional contexts of world politics, and reflects on recent innovations in fields including practice theory, relationalism, and network analysis. Copiously illustrated with real-world examples from the rise of China and US foreign policy, it illuminates the processes by which international politics are built. This is both an accessible tour of Constructivism to date and a persuasive declaration for its continuing application and value.

Review Quotes

"David M. McCourt's insightful panorama of current international relations landscapes persuasively argues for a distinctly New Constructivism. Masterfully drawing together recent trends, this book will become a touchstone for international relations theory for years to come." Ty Solomon, University of Glasgow

"In this ambitious, unapologetic, and brilliant manifesto, McCourt demonstrates how New Constructivism provides international relations empirically rich payouts, intellectual consistency, and most poignantly and powerfully, a supportive space for generations of scholars to analyse worlds of our making." Brent J. Steele, University of Utah

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