Hannah Arendt And International Relations ― Readings Across The Lines

Declining the goal of constructing an Arendtian theory of international relations, Lang (international relations, U. of St. Andrews, UK) and Williams (international relations, U. of Durham, UK) nevertheless consider that an engagement with her critical political and philosophical thought can be of value to international relations theorists. After an introductory essay that reviews the challenges Arendt poses to traditional theories of international relations, they present eight essays that consider the implications of Arendt's writings as they relate to the human propensity for violence, reconciliation and transitional justice, political protest, and the relationship between international politics and international ethics. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)