<p><strong>‘This unusual volume brings together contributions by some of the most well-known intellectuals writing on the theme of cosmopolitanism into a tension-ridden conversation with perspectives that foreground different experiences from the global south.’</strong> — <i>Aditya Nigam, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi, India</i></p><p>‘Re-inducting structure and agency into the debate on the nature and course of globalization, the authors highlight the hiatus between slogans of global justice and global realities and examine ways to bridge this gap through appropriate and urgent action. This elegantly written book should be a constant companion of all students of public policy and democracy in the global age.’ — <i>Subrata K. Mitra, South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University, Germany</i></p>

This book offers a unique reconceptualization of cosmopolitanism. It examines several themes that inform politics in a globalized era, including global governance, international law, citizenship, constitutionalism, community, domesticity, territory, sovereignty, and nationalism. The volume explores the specific philosophical and institutional chall
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Abbreviations. Glossary. Acknowledgements. Introduction Sonika Gupta and Sudarsan Padmanabhan Part I: Normative Cosmopolitanism: Statements 1. Cosmopolitan Democracy: Paths and Agents Daniele Archibugi and David Held 2. The Cosmopolitanization of International Law: Rethinking Global Constitutionalism Garrett Wallace Brown 3. Legitimacy in the Global Normative Order: Justificatory Practices in the Space of Reasons Eva Erman Part II: Reconceptualizing Cosmopolitanism 4. Cosmopolitanism without Foundations V nique Pin-Fat 5. Who are the People of the World? Sudhir Chella Rajan 6. Cosmopolitanism, Liberalism, and Citizenship Arvind Sivaramakrishnan 7. Diasporas, Cosmopolitanism and Post-territorial Citizenship Francesco Ragazzi. 8. The Domestic Abroad and the Limits of Cosmopolitanism Latha Varadarajan Part III: Towards a Postcolonial Critique 9. The Elusiveness of Non-Western Cosmopolitanism Rahul Rao 10. Cosmopolitanism and Nationalism: A Re-examination Sonika Gupta Epilogue: Imagining India: The Interplay of the Cosmopolitan and the Vernacular Sudarsan Padmanabhan. About the Editors. Notes on Contributors. Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780367176945
Publisert
2019-06-14
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd; Routledge India
Vekt
530 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
288

Om bidragsyterne

Sonika Gupta is Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India.

Sudarsan Padmanabhan is Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India.