| Description |
vi, 233 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
International legitimacy : encounters between international and world society -- Vienna and the slave trade, 1815 -- The Hague and the public conscience, 1899-1907 -- Versailles and racial equality, 1919 -- Versailles and social justice, 1919 -- San Francisco and human rights, 1945 -- Paris and democracy, 1990 -- Norms, international legitimacy, and contemporary world society -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"The book traces a series of historical case studies which issued in international affirmation of principles: slave-trade abolition in 1815; the public conscience in 1899; social justice (but not racial equality) in 1919; human rights in 1945; and democracy as the only acceptable form of state in 1990. In each case, evidence is presented of world-society actors (transnational movements, advocacy networks, and INGOs) making the political running in support of a new principle, often in alliance with a leading state. At the same time, world society has mounted a normative case, and this can be seen as a degree of normative integration between international and world society. Each of the cases tells a fascinating story in its own right. Collectively, they contribute to the growing IR literature on the role of norms, and especially that written from a broadly English School or constructivist perspective. The book thereby puts some real historical flesh on the concept of world society, while forcing us to reconsider traditional views about the 'essential' nature of international society."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [215]-228) and index |
| Subject |
International cooperation -- History.
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International obligations -- History.
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Legitimacy of governments.
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International relations.
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| LC no. |
2007001266 |
| ISBN |
9780199297009 alkaline paper |
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0199297002 alkaline paper |
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