Cecelia Lynch Libri

Focusing on major subfields in International Relations, the book explores how interpretivist methods apply to International Law, Security, and Political Economy. Cecelia Lynch delves into the philosophy of science and conceptual challenges, advocating for the importance of post- and non-positivist approaches. This work legitimizes interpretive scholarship and highlights its necessity in understanding international politics, making a case for a more nuanced analysis of global affairs.

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.

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.