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William Demars - The NGO Challenge for International Relations Theory - 9781138845305 - V9781138845305
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The NGO Challenge for International Relations Theory

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Description for The NGO Challenge for International Relations Theory Paperback. Editor(s): DeMars, William E.; Dijkzeul, Dennis. Series: Global Institutions. Num Pages: 358 pages, 8 black & white tables, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JPS; JPWH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 139 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.

It has become commonplace to observe the growing pervasiveness and impact of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). And yet the three central approaches in International Relations (IR) theory, Liberalism, Realism and Constructivism, overlook or ignore the importance of NGOs, both theoretically and politically.

Offering a timely reappraisal of NGOs, and a parallel reappraisal of theory in IR—the academic discipline entrusted with revealing and explaining world politics, this book uses practice theory, global governance, and new institutionalism to theorize NGO accountability and analyze the history of NGOs. This study uses evidence from empirical data from Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia ... Read more

Drawing together a group of leading international relations theorists, this book explores the frontiers of new research on the role of such forces in world politics and is required reading for students, NGO activists, and policy-makers.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Global Institutions
Condition
New
Weight
455g
Number of Pages
340
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138845305
SKU
V9781138845305
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About William Demars
Dr. William E. DeMars is Professor & Chair, Department of Government, Wofford College, USA.  Dennis Dijkzeul is the Executive Director of the Institute of International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict and Professor of Conflict and Organization Research at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany.

Reviews for The NGO Challenge for International Relations Theory
NGOs have been challenging international relations theory for some time, and this essential volume clearly articulates the many ways it has. More importantly, it also charts a path for future theorizing. Michael Barnett, University Professor of International Affairs and Political Science, George Washington University This new volume on NGOs provides a root and branch critique of how ... Read more

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