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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      January 2022
      January 2022
      ISBN:
      9781009092326
      9781316515174
      9781009096461
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009092326
      Dimensions:
      (229 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.48kg, 228 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (229 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.338kg, 228 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Law, Politics and International Relations, International Relations and International Organisations, Humanitarian Law
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    Pratt investigates the potential erosion of prohibiting assassination, torture, and mercenarism during the US's War on Terrorism. In examining the emergence and history of the US's targeted killing programme, detention and interrogation programme, and employment of armed contractors in warzones, he proposes that a 'normative transformation' has occurred, which has changed the meaning and content of these prohibitions, even though they still exist. Drawing on pragmatist philosophy, practice theory, and relational sociology, this book develops a new theory of normativity and institutional change, and offers new data about the decisions and activities of security practitioners. It is both a critical and constructive addition to the current literature on norm change, and addresses enduring debates about the role of culture and ethical judgement in the use of force. It will appeal to students and scholars of foreign and defence policy, international relations theory, international security, social theory, and American politics.

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    ‘All in all, Pratt’s book offers a compelling process-based and relational account of normative change. It constitutes an outstanding contribution to what David McCourt calls the ‘new constructivism’ and it is a must-read for IR scholars and students interested in normativity.’

    Lucrecia García Iommi Source: International Affairs

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