On Global Learning: Pragmatic Constructivism, International Practice and the Challenge of Global Governance

ISBN-13: 9781009385787 / Angielski

Jason Ralph

Opis

Global security, climate and health challenges have called into question our capacity to cope with change. Criticizing mainstream norm, practice and realist theory, Jason Ralph offers a 'Pragmatic Constructivist' theory of learning, which is then used to assess international society's problem-solving capacities.

Recenzje

'The pragmatist turn in International Relations is well overdue. Global learning among diverse communities is needed to tackle planetary challenges for which twentieth century institutions are no longer fit for purpose. Jason Ralph develops and defends a pragmatist constructivist analysis that shows how that 'learning by doing' can happen. This is an inspiring book for all IR scholars and practitioners, deeply informed by pragmatists a century ago who similarly confronted a world in flux and crisis.' Jacqui True, School of Social Sciences, Monash University

Spis treści

1. Introduction; Part I: 2. Norms and practice; 3. Habit, habitus and conscientious reflection; 4. Learning, democracy and the realist critique; 5. Pragmatic constructivism and the challenge of global governance; Part II: 6. International practice and global security; 7. International practice and climate change; 8. International practice and global health; 9. Conclusion. American pragmatism and global IR; Index.