Books in the Routledge Innovations in Political Theory series

Discusses and assessing Karl Renner's theory of national-cultural autonomy, this companion book to Nimni's "Multicultural Nationalism" includes the an English translation of Renner's "State and Nation" article and a commentary of his position by leading political theorists.

Each chapter explores the limits and possibilities of effective ethical reasoning in the political and intellectual climate. This volume is based on the thought that we need to develop an ethical vocabulary that can make critical judgments while responding to the challenges of antifoundationalism, pluralism, and multiculturalism.

This book is a collection of Anne Showstack Sassoon's writing which spans the major transitions from Thatcher and Reagan, to Clinton and Blair; the collapse of communism to the regeneration of social democracy.

Provides an overview of the meaning of cosmopolitanism, and world citizenship, in the history of western political thought, and in the evolution of international politics since 1500. It also discusses developments in international politics and transnational protest, and is for those interested in International Relations and peace/conflict studies.

This book provides an up to date review of subnational and multicultural issues in Western multinational states.

This book explores how it is that dialectical thought might respond to the critiques espoused by those on the left who are critical of Marxism¿s universalizing and authoritarian legacy. Brian C. Lovato turns to two heterodox Marxist thinkers, Raya Dunayevskaya and C. L. R. James, to construct a radically democratic, dynamic, and open conceptualization of dialectical thought. In doing so, he advances a vision of Marxist theory that might serve as a resource to scholars and activists committed not only to combatting capitalism, but also to fighting against colonialism, patriarchy, white supremacy, and heteronormativity. The writings of Dunayevskaya and James allow for Marxism to become relevant again in these tumultuous early years of the 21st century.

"This book is an inquiry into the history of the idea of popular sovereignty as it has been shaped by the struggles between rulers and the ruled. Providing a historical perspective to the present day, Nootens pays strong attention to the role of democratization processes and the relationship between the idea of popular sovereignty with democratic regimes"--

The growing interest in human rights has recently brought the question of their philosophical foundation to the foreground. Theorists of human rights often assume that their ideal can be traced to the philosophy of Immanuel Kant and his view of humans as ends in themselves. Yet, few have attempted to explore exactly how human rights should be understood in a Kantian framework. The scholars in this book have gathered to fill this gap.

This book is a detailed examination of post-Marxist political theory, focusing especially on the work of Laclau, Habermas and Derrida. This book will make useful reading for students of Politics and Political Theory.

Why has radical ecological criticism had so little impact, despite the urgency of the issues it highlights? This and other questions are answered in this challenging theoretical critique of ecological thought.

This book focuses on Andrew Arato's democratic theory and its relevance to contemporary issues such as processes of democratization, civil society, constitution-making, and the modern Executive.

This book explores the oeuvre of Michael Weinstein, one of the greatest political philosophers in contemporary American and continental thought. The essays are divided between inspirational pieces that illuminate the links between Weinstein and authors within the canon of political theory and reflective pieces that use Weinstein's substantial writings to push the literature forward. The collection as a whole is intended not only to argue for a reengagement with both existential-phenomenology and vitalism, but also to suggest that Weinstein belongs in the canon of poststructural political thought.

Presents an analysis of Carl Schmitt's "The Nomos of the Earth" and how it relates to the epochal changes in the international system that have risen from the collapse of the 'Westphalian' international order. This book talks about the debate on the significance of Schmitt's legal and political thought for international politics.

"Civil disobedience is a public, nonviolent, conscientious yet political act, contrary to law, carried out to communicate opposition to law and policy of government. This book presents a theory of civil disobedience that draws on ideas associated with deliberative democracy"--

Social choice theory and theories of deliberative discourse have deeply impacted on the way political scientists understand the dynamics of democratic politics and decision-making. This volume addresses the dispute between these competing schools of thought. It is useful for students and researchers of political theory.

"This book provides both an outline and a critique of neo-Gramscian international relations theory, from a Marxist perspective"--

Offers a genealogical interrogation of the relationship between security and risk through its materialisation in insurance.

This book explains and assesses the relevance of the ideas of Gramsci. It takes his core concepts and uses them to analyse features of present-day politics and assess the extent to which his ideas can aid the understanding of the contemporary political world.

This edited book explores the relationship between political expertise, which is defined as "scientific statesmanship or governance," and political leadership throughout the history of ideas. An outstanding group of experts study and analyze the ideas of significant philosophers, such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Kant, Burke, Comte, and Weber, among others. The contributors aim to interpret these thinkers¿ approaches to "scientific statesmanship," deepening our understanding of the idea itself and decoding its theoretical complexities.

The author challenges the tradition of dualism and argues that Rational Woman need no longer be a contradiction in terms. She explores this in the context of recent feminist theory and practice, arguing that a new wave of feminism is emerging.

Combines an assessment of the philosophical legacy of Mill's arguments with an assessment of Mill's complex and fecund version of liberalism and his account of the relationship between character and ethical and political commitment.

This edited volume provides a coherent and comprehensive assessment of William E. Connolly's significant contribution to the field of political theory.