{"product_id":"normative-transformation-and-the-war-on-terrorism-the-evolution-of-targeted-killing-torture-and-private-military-contracting-paperback-softback-9781009096461","title":"Normative Transformation and the War on Terrorism; The Evolution of Targeted Killing, Torture, and Private Military Contracting (Paperback \/ softback) 9781009096461","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eNormative Transformation and the War on Terrorism\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Evolution of Targeted Killing, Torture, and Private Military Contracting\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSociological analysis of the transformation of prohibitions on assassination, torture, and mercenaries as components of the US War on Terror.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSimon Frankel Pratt (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009096461, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 October 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e228 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15 x 1.4 cm, 0.338 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'All in all, Pratt's book offers a compelling process-based and relational account of normative change. It constitutes an outstanding contribution to what David McCourt calls the 'new constructivism' and it is a must-read for IR scholars and students interested in normativity.' Lucrecia García Iommi, International Affairs\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePratt investigates the potential erosion of prohibiting assassination, torture, and mercenarism during the US's War on Terrorism. In examining the emergence and history of the US's targeted killing programme, detention and interrogation programme, and employment of armed contractors in warzones, he proposes that a 'normative transformation' has occurred, which has changed the meaning and content of these prohibitions, even though they still exist. Drawing on pragmatist philosophy, practice theory, and relational sociology, this book develops a new theory of normativity and institutional change, and offers new data about the decisions and activities of security practitioners. It is both a critical and constructive addition to the current literature on norm change, and addresses enduring debates about the role of culture and ethical judgement in the use of force. It will appeal to students and scholars of foreign and defence policy, international relations theory, international security, social theory, and American politics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction: Normative Transformation, Prohibitions, and International Politics\u003cbr\u003e 2. A Theory of Normativity\u003cbr\u003e 3. Tracing Normative Transformations\u003cbr\u003e 4. Targeted Killing and Assassination\u003cbr\u003e 5. Case 2: 'Enhanced Interrogation' and the Prohibition on Torture\u003cbr\u003e 6. Private Military and Security Companies and the Prohibition on Mercenaries\u003cbr\u003e 7. Conclusion: Normative Transformation, International Politics, and the World beyond Counterterrorism.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: International organisations \u0026amp; institutions [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on International organisations \u0026amp; institutions\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22International%20organisations%20\u0026amp;%20institutions%20%5BLBBU%5D%22\"\u003eLBBU\u003c\/a\u003e], International humanitarian law [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on International humanitarian law\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22International%20humanitarian%20law%20%5BLBBS%5D%22\"\u003eLBBS\u003c\/a\u003e], Armed conflict [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Armed conflict\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Armed%20conflict%20%5BJPWS%5D%22\"\u003eJPWS\u003c\/a\u003e], International relations [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on International relations\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22International%20relations%20%5BJPS%5D%22\"\u003eJPS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52511409668376,"sku":"9781009096461","price":23.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/normative-transformation-and-the-war-on-terrorism-the-evolution-of-targeted-killing-torture-and-private-military-contracting-paperback-softback-9781009096461","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}