Introduction

Shannon Brincat; Laura Lima; Joao Nunes

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Introduction

Shannon Brincat, Laura Lima and Joao Nunes

Critical Theory in International Relations and Security Studies: Interviews and Reflections, pp.1-11

Routledge

2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203145494-6

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Abstract

The idea for this volume came out of a desire to assess the trajectory of critical thinking in the study of world politics. We saw critical theory as having reached an impasse, after the highly successful period in which its popularity surged - almost to the point of becoming 'mainstream' or common sense in some parts of the academic world. We the editors are part of a generation of researchers for whom the word 'critical' has become, to a great extent, a household name. The proliferation of 'critical approaches' led us to ask a number of questions. Does it still make sense to use the 'critical' label to designate an approach or methodology? Is there an emerging 'critical orthodoxy'? What has the critical literature achieved? Where has it failed or remained silent? What are its limits and challenges? How can critical thinking be pushed forward? Finally, what has happened to 'traditional' ('uncritical') thinking? We set out to provide a fresh perspective upon the 'critical turn' in International Relations and Security Studies - one that would revisit its origins, celebrate its eclecticism, consider its limitations and open doors to future developments.

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Title: Introduction
Authors: Shannon Brincat (Author) - University of Queensland
Laura Lima (Author) - Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom
Joao Nunes (Author) - University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Contributors: Shannon Brincat (Editor)
L Lima (Editor)
J Nunes (Editor)
Publication details: Critical Theory in International Relations and Security Studies: Interviews and Reflections, pp.1-11
Publisher: Routledge
DOI: 10.4324/9780203145494-6; 10.4324/9780203145494
Organisation Unit: Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; Tropical Forests & People Research Centre; School of Law and Society; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; Sustainability Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Research Institute
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450634102621
Output Type: Book chapter

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