Norm Diffusion Beyond the West: Agents and Sources of Leverage

This book explores norm diffusion in non-Western contexts, analyzing how norms transfer and what mechanisms or sources of leverage facilitate their diffusion. It challenges existing perspectives and advances critical norm research by deepening our theoretical understanding of norms and their dynamics and broadening the geographical scope of norms research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 215 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of norm diffusion in non-Western contexts, offering a profound exploration of the mechanisms and processes that facilitate the spread of social norms. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the individual chapters examine social norms beyond the traditional confines of international relations, focusing on specific cases of diffusion across the diverse tapestry of non-Western societies. By challenging prevailing perspectives and advancing critical norm research, this book makes a significant contribution to the field. Firstly, it deepens our theoretical understanding of norms and their dynamic nature, shedding light on the factors that shape their transmission and transformation. Secondly, it broadens the geographical scope of norm research, expanding our understanding of how norms evolve and interact across different regions and cultures. By highlighting the agency of norm entrepreneurs and exploring the diverse pathways through which norms diffuse, this book offers a fresh perspective on the complex dynamics of norm development and change. Overall, it serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers seeking to comprehend the complex interplay between norms, power, and social dynamics in non-Western contexts.
This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of norm diffusion in non-Western contexts, offering a profound exploration of the mechanisms and processes that facilitate the spread of social norms. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the individual chapters examine social norms beyond the traditional confines of international relations, focusing on specific cases of diffusion across the diverse tapestry of non-Western societies. By challenging prevailing perspectives and advancing critical norm research, this book makes a significant contribution to the field. Firstly, it deepens our theoretical understanding of norms and their dynamic nature, shedding light on the factors that shape their transmission and transformation. Secondly, it broadens the geographical scope of norm research, expanding our understanding of how norms evolve and interact across different regions and cultures. By highlighting the agency of norm entrepreneurs and exploring the diverse pathways through which norms diffuse, this book offers a fresh perspective on the complex dynamics of norm development and change. Overall, it serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers seeking to comprehend the complex interplay between norms, power, and social dynamics in non-Western contexts.

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of norm diffusion in non-Western contexts, offering a profound exploration of the mechanisms and processes that facilitate the spread of social norms. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the individual chapters examine social norms beyond the traditional confines of international relations, focusing on specific cases of diffusion across the diverse tapestry of non-Western societies. By challenging prevailing perspectives and advancing critical norm research, this book makes a significant contribution to the field. Firstly, it deepens our theoretical understanding of norms and their dynamic nature, shedding light on the factors that shape their transmission and transformation. Secondly, it broadens the geographical scope of norm research, expanding our understanding of how norms evolve and interact across different regions and cultures. By highlighting the agency of norm entrepreneurs and exploring the diverse pathways through which norms diffuse, this book offers a fresh perspective on the complex dynamics of norm development and change. Overall, it serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers seeking to comprehend the complex interplay between norms, power, and social dynamics in non-Western contexts.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031250088
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023