Reimagining Sovereignty and Social Change: Geographies of Justice and Social Transformation

The concept of sovereignty has long been central to the study of international relations and political science. Traditionally, sovereignty has been understood as the supreme authority of a state over its territory and people. However, in recent years, there has been a growing body of scholarship that challenges this traditional understanding of sovereignty. This scholarship argues that sovereignty is not a fixed concept, but rather a fluid and contested one that is constantly being reimagined and reshaped.

Islands and Oceans: Reimagining Sovereignty and Social Change (Geographies of Justice and Social Transformation Ser. Book 48)

by Sasha Davis

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Language	:	English
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The book Reimagining Sovereignty and Social Change: Geographies of Justice and Social Transformation explores this complex relationship between sovereignty and social change. The book brings together a diverse group of scholars from around the world to examine how different groups of people are using innovative strategies to challenge existing notions of sovereignty and create more just and equitable societies.

The book is divided into four parts. The first part, "Conceptualizing Sovereignty," provides a theoretical overview of the concept of sovereignty and its relationship to social change. The second part, "Sovereignty and Indigenous Rights," examines the ways in which indigenous peoples are challenging traditional notions of sovereignty and asserting their own rights to self-determination. The third part, "Sovereignty and Human Rights," explores the relationship between sovereignty and human rights, and how human rights can be used to challenge state sovereignty. The fourth part, "Sovereignty and Environmental Justice," examines the ways in which environmental justice movements are challenging the sovereignty of states and corporations, and creating new forms of environmental governance.

The book Reimagining Sovereignty and Social Change is a timely and important contribution to the study of sovereignty and social change. The book provides a nuanced and sophisticated analysis of the complex relationship between these two concepts, and offers a hopeful vision for a more just and equitable future.

Reviews

"This book is a major contribution to the study of sovereignty and social change. The authors provide a nuanced and sophisticated analysis of the complex relationship between these two concepts, and offer a hopeful vision for a more just and equitable future." - John Agnew, University of California, Los Angeles

"This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of sovereignty and social change. The authors provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing us in the 21st century." - Saskia Sassen, Columbia University

"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex relationship between sovereignty and social change. The authors provide a global perspective on this important topic, and offer concrete examples of how people are using innovative strategies to challenge existing notions of sovereignty and create more just and equitable societies." - David Harvey, City University of New York

Islands and Oceans: Reimagining Sovereignty and Social Change (Geographies of Justice and Social Transformation Ser. Book 48)

by Sasha Davis

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3775 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	187 pages
Item Weight	:	12 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.39 x 0.87 x 8.39 inches

FREE