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OverviewNGOs, Knowledge Production and Global Humanist Advocacy is an empirically and theoretically rich account of how international non-governmental organisations produce knowledge of and formulate understandings about the world around them. The author applies critical and sociological perspectives to analyse the social and political limits of knowledge generated in support of global advocacy efforts aimed at enhancing human rights and preventing violent conflicts. It is found that, despite their transnational networks and claims to humanist universality, the proximity of global advocates to Western power structures and elite social spaces delimits their worldviews and curtails the potential for radical departures from mainstream political thinking. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of international relations, human rights, the sociology of knowledge, peace and conflict studies, and critical security studies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alistair MarklandPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9780367249595ISBN 10: 0367249596 Pages: 218 Publication Date: 19 February 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Introduction: Understanding the World Through Humanist Advocacy 2. Mapping the Logics of Knowledge Production in Global Advocacy 3. Advocacy in the Knowledge Market: Organisational Legitimacy and the Evolution of Epistemic Practice 4. The Epistemic Culture of Global Advocacy 5. The Epistemic Limits of Global Advocacy on Post-War Sri Lanka 6. Extracting Knowledge: Global Advocates’ Relations with Domestic Actors in Post-War Sri Lanka 7. Conclusion: Embattled Knowledge, Contested Expertise – A Bleak Future for Global Humanist Advocacy?ReviewsAuthor InformationAlistair Markland completed his doctorate at Aberystwyth University’s Department of International Politics. He now teaches politics and international relations at Aston University’s School of Languages and Social Science, UK. His research looks at the epistemic practices of transnational actors, global advocacy efforts around violent conflicts, and technology and human rights. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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