Norms in international relations: some theoretical and methodological reflections
Author
Summary, in English
Acknowledging the social constructivist turn in the study of norms, this article offers to demonstrate that the notion of norms is useful as an analytical tool and likely to become a lasting element in international relations theory. Ideational causality and the independent explanatory power of norms are methodological issues that have been debated widely. Despite arguing that norms matter, social constructivism has problems making a successful case for the independent influence of norms. This article explores social constructivism as an approach to understanding international norms and their origins.
Department/s
Publishing year
2002
Language
English
Pages
9-23
Publication/Series
Cambridge Review of International Affairs
Volume
15
Issue
1
Document type
Journal article
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Topic
- Political Science
Keywords
- Idéanalys och normativ politisk teori
- Internationell politik
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 0955-7571