Normative Transformation and the War on Terrorism

The Evolution of Targeted Killing, Torture, and Private Military Contracting

Normative Transformation and the War on Terrorism
Simon Frankel Pratt
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13 Jan 2022 UK
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9781316515174
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Pratt 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.
Simon Frankel Pratt is a Lecturer in Political Science, in the School of Social and Political Sciences, at the University of Melbourne. His recent articles have appeared in journals including International Theory, International Studies Quarterly, European Journal of International Relations, International Studies Review, and Terrorism and Political Violence.
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ISBN-13: 9781316515174
Published: 13 Jan 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: Hardback
Weight: 476g
Pages: 250

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