The limitations of ir theory regarding the environment: lessons from the anthropocene
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Resumo: | Abstract Despite its relevance in the global arena, the environment does not receive the attention that it deserves within the discipline of International Relations (IR). An analysis of all of the articles published in 20 journals of relevance in IR between 2004 and 2014 supports that environmental issues have largely been disregarded. This article traces IR’s distant attitude towards the environment to its conventional disciplinary structures, arguing that the planet’s new conditions challenge the discipline’s dominant theory. It is suggested that, by rewriting itself and embracing the Anthropocene concept, IR may enhance its relevance and strengthen its impact. Recognizing uncertainty, abandoning the nature-society dichotomy and adopting a post-anthropocentric perspective are some of the possible pathways presented for the future of IR. |
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The limitations of ir theory regarding the environment: lessons from the anthropocene |
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The limitations of ir theory regarding the environment: lessons from the anthropocene |
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The limitations of ir theory regarding the environment: lessons from the anthropocene Pereira,Joana Castro Anthropocene IR theory environment discipline uncertainty nature-society dichotomy post-anthropocentrism |
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The limitations of ir theory regarding the environment: lessons from the anthropocene |
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The limitations of ir theory regarding the environment: lessons from the anthropocene |
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The limitations of ir theory regarding the environment: lessons from the anthropocene |
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The limitations of ir theory regarding the environment: lessons from the anthropocene |
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The limitations of ir theory regarding the environment: lessons from the anthropocene |
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Pereira,Joana Castro |
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Pereira,Joana Castro |
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Pereira,Joana Castro |
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Anthropocene IR theory environment discipline uncertainty nature-society dichotomy post-anthropocentrism |
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Anthropocene IR theory environment discipline uncertainty nature-society dichotomy post-anthropocentrism |
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Abstract Despite its relevance in the global arena, the environment does not receive the attention that it deserves within the discipline of International Relations (IR). An analysis of all of the articles published in 20 journals of relevance in IR between 2004 and 2014 supports that environmental issues have largely been disregarded. This article traces IR’s distant attitude towards the environment to its conventional disciplinary structures, arguing that the planet’s new conditions challenge the discipline’s dominant theory. It is suggested that, by rewriting itself and embracing the Anthropocene concept, IR may enhance its relevance and strengthen its impact. Recognizing uncertainty, abandoning the nature-society dichotomy and adopting a post-anthropocentric perspective are some of the possible pathways presented for the future of IR. |
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