ChristopherMcIntosh
The Time of Global Politics: International Relations as Study of the Present
The Time of Global Politics: International Relations as Study of the Present
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We must better relate and respond to the political times we inhabit by focusing on the present as a conceptual resource and analytical category for thinking about international politics. This book will shift current thinking about prediction and enable us to use knowledge about international politics to meaningfully and positively intervene in present-day concerns.
Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
The intricate interplay of temporal dynamics shapes the very fabric of global politics, yet the prevailing lens of political commentary and analysis tends to fixate solely on the past, seeking to predict and prepare for the future. In his insightful work, Christopher McIntosh challenges this narrow perspective, emphasizing the vital significance of the present as a conceptual resource and analytical category for comprehending international politics. McIntosh contends that while past events hold immense value in shaping our collective destiny, the present remains an indispensable realm for shaping our understanding and response.
The present, he suggests, fosters an orientation toward diversity, acknowledging the inherent limitations of human comprehension alongside a commitment to processes of transformation and growth. By shifting our focus to the present, McIntosh aims to revolutionize our understanding of prediction and unlock the full potential of knowledge about international politics to actively intervene in contemporary concerns.
This book serves as a catalyst for this transformative shift, offering a comprehensive exploration of the temporal dimensions of global politics and their profound implications for our collective future. Through rigorous scholarship and thought-provoking insights, McIntosh invites readers to reimagine the role of the present in shaping our world and to embrace the power of knowledge to create a more positive and inclusive global landscape.
Weight: 652g
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009386814
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