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Anette Stimmer is a Lecturer in International Relations at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on norm contestation and change, reasons for action, international security, and human rights. Her work has been published in the European Journal of International Relations, International Studies Quarterly, and the Journal of Global Security Studies. She has received awards from the International Studies Association and the Political Studies Association.'Anette Stimmer's volume is a valuable contribution to the literature on norm contestation. Through eight perceptive case studies, she constructs a typology of 'alternate endings' to debates on high profile security incidents. Theoretically rich and empirically grounded, both international relations and international legal scholars will benefit from her insights.' Ian Johnstone, Professor of International Law, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
'Anette Stimmer introduces a research programme to capture strategic norm contestation based on the typology of 'alternate endings' when studying disputes over 'hard' legal norms in international politics. By succinctly introducing the language of constructivist norms research to more principal-agent minded scholars this exceedingly well-written book also succeeds in establishing new middle-ground in International Relations. A must-read for students of International Law and IR alike!' Antje Wiener, Professor of Political Science & Law, University of Hamburg and By-Fellow Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge
'This book unpacks different pathways of norm contestation. Most importantly, it analyzes combinations of frame and claim contestation, and how they affect the precision and scope of international norms. Based on eight rich and detailed case studies, it offers a central framework for understanding international contestation dynamics.' Lisbeth Zimmermann, Professor of International Relations, Goethe University Frankfurt
'International politics, like all politics, is conditioned by social and legal norms. Yet the indeterminacy of such norms means that their meaning and application are often highly contested. Anette Stimmer's path-breaking book provides a new, highly compelling framework for understanding the nature and effects of such contestation. Her 'alternate endings' typologies provides not only an insightful window on different modalities of contestation, but also helps us better understand how different forms of contestation strengthen or weaken international norms. Theoretically smart and empirically rich, this book is a must read for everyone interested in the politics of international norms.' Christian Reus-Smit, Professor of International Relations, University of Melbourne