Ethics of Territorial Borders - Drawing Lines in the Shifting Sand

Zusatztext 'This book remains an extremely interesting and challenging read for both political scientists and anthropologists interested in the relationship between borders! sovereignty! and the international system.' - Political Geography Informationen zum Autor JOHN WILLIAMS is a Lecturer in International Relations in the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University, UK. He has published widely on aspects of international ethics and international theory including, most recently, an edited collection (with Anthony F. Lang) on Hannah Ardent and International Relations (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005). Klappentext The Ethics of Territorial Borders develops a distinctive line of argument, drawing on political theory and geography as well as international relations. Unusually, this book argues for the ethical significance of borders themselves, pointing to their role in human diversity and the enduring appeal of territorial division. Zusammenfassung The Ethics of Territorial Borders develops a distinctive line of argument! drawing on political theory and geography as well as international relations. Unusually! this book argues for the ethical significance of borders themselves! pointing to their role in human diversity and the enduring appeal of territorial division. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements Introduction From Material Facts to Social Practices The Ethical Contingency of Territorial Borders? Valuing Borders (and Bordering Values?) Shifting Lines in the Sand Notes Bibliography Index

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: J Williams, J. Williams, John Williams, Williams John
• Editore: Palgrave UK
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 12.04.2006
• EAN: 9780230002524
• ISBN: 978-0-230-00252-4
• Pagine: 186
• Categorie: Saggistica > Politica, società, economia > Politica; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche comparate e internazionali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia; Population, B, Political Science, International Relations, Political History, History: specific events and topics, World Politics, Political science and theory, Demography, Population and Demography, Human Geography, Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, ethics;international relations;political theory