Nicholas Onuf Libros

Focusing on international relations, this collection of essays presents Onuf's innovative approach and contributions to theoretical debates in the field. By revisiting earlier themes and introducing new research directions, the essays explore the broader context of self-understanding and global perception, providing a comprehensive framework for analyzing contemporary issues in IR.

The book critically engages with Friedrich Kratochwil's influential theories regarding the interplay of knowledge, norms, and political practice in international relations. Contributors explore the connections between normative phenomena and political dynamics, examining how these elements shape knowledge claims within the field. Through various perspectives, the work extends Kratochwil's ideas, offering insights into the complexities of political interactions and the significance of normative frameworks in shaping international discourse.

Focusing on international legal theory, this collection features Nicholas Onuf's articles and book reviews from 1966 to 2007, including previously unpublished works. It showcases Onuf's constructivist approach while addressing significant challenges in the field. Each piece is accompanied by an introduction that contextualizes the broader themes and developments in international law over the past four decades, highlighting Onuf's engagement with fellow scholars and the evolution of legal thought.

Exploring the tensions of Christian practice in the modern world, Lynch demonstrates the ethical precarity that characterizes both religious and secular actions in international politics from early missions to contemporary humanitarianism. It will be of particular interest to students and scholars of international relations, religion and politics, and religious studies.