Antje Wiener Livres

The Theory of Contestation advances critical norms research in international relations. It scrutinises the uses of ‘contestation’ in international relations theories with regard to its descriptive and normative potential. To that end, critical investigations into international relations are conducted based on three thinking tools from public philosophy and the social sciences: The normativity premise, the diversity premise and cultural cosmopolitanism. The resulting theory of contestation entails four main features, namely types of norms, modes of contestation, segments of norms and the cycle of contestation. The theory distinguishes between the principle of contestedness and the practice of contestation and argues that, if contestedness is accepted as a meta-organising principle of global governance, regular access to contestation for all involved stakeholders will enhance legitimate governance in the global realm.

Systematically revised and updated throughout, this ground-breaking text provides an overview of all the major approaches to European integration. This edition includes two new chapters on the political theory of European integration and critical theory

Exploring the complexities of norms in an era of heightened global interactions, this book delves into how differing interpretations shape international relations. It examines the dynamics of cultural exchanges and the conflicts that arise from varying perspectives, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by a diverse world. Through its analysis, the text highlights the significance of understanding these contested meanings in fostering cooperation and navigating global issues.

Exploring the complexities of norms in a globally interconnected environment, this book delves into how differing interpretations influence international interactions. It examines the tensions and debates surrounding these norms, highlighting their impact on diplomacy, culture, and global governance. Through various case studies, the text reveals the dynamic nature of norms and their significance in shaping relationships between nations.

Focusing on the concept of citizenship practice, the book explores how policymaking and political participation shape the definition of citizenship. It offers a discursive analysis grounded in comparative social and historical literature, providing insights into the dynamics of citizenship and its evolution. Through this lens, the author examines the interplay between individual actions and broader societal structures in defining citizenship.

Examines the involvement of local actors in conflicts over global norms such as fundamental rights and the prohibition of torture and sexual violence. Detailing local interventions made on behalf of those affected by breaches of norms, Wiener identifies the constraints and opportunities for stakeholder participation in a fragmented global society.

This book is the first to systematically introduce and apply a social constructivist perspective to the study of European integration. Social constructivism is carefully located in terms of its philosophical and methodological origins. The wider debates and contribution of constructivist approaches to international relations are reviewed, and the insights that might then be afforded to European studies fully explored. Highlights include: new theoretical contributions to the debate by Ernst B. Haas, Andrew Moravcsik and Steve Smith; research on key aspects of European integration and EU governance applying a variety of constructivist approaches. The Social Construction of Europe provides new and important in