Title The role of knowledge communities in constructing Asia-Pacific security : how thought and talk make war and peace / See Seng Tan ; with a preface by Sheldon W. Simon

Published Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, [2007] ©2007

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Description x, 261 pages ; 24 cm Contents Introduction -- Knowledge communities as epistemic agents -- The desire for essence in Asia-Pacific security -- A 'radical' constructivist approach to Asia-Pacific security -- Constructing the Asia-Pacific as a realm of abjection -- Constructing the Asia-Pacific as a region of strategic uncertainty -- Constructing agency and sovereign subjectivity in Asia-Pacific security -- Constructing the 'authority' of knowledge communities -- Conclusion Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [227]-256) and index Subject National security -- Asia -- International cooperation. National security -- Pacific Area -- International cooperation. National security -- Southeast Asia -- International cooperation. Security, International -- International cooperation. SUBJECT Asia -- Politics and government -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh87003817 Pacific Area -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008116487 Asia, Southeastern -- Politics and government -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86007765 LC no. 2007007445 ISBN 9780773454422 hardback 077345442X hardback

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