| ID | 051733 |
| Title Proper | Social constructivisms in global and european politics: a review essay |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Checkel, Jeffrey T |
| Publication | April 2004. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Social constructivism has come of age in contemporary international relations (IR) theory. Indeed, more and more submissions to presses and journals in both Europe and America characterise themselves as constructivist or situate their arguments vis à vis those of constructivists. In substantive terms and as the three books under review attest, constructivists also now offer detailed empirical studies that amplify and enrich their earlier conceptual and meta-theoretical critiques of mainstream approaches. Yet, as with any maturing research programme, there are gaps to be filled and challenges to be met. These include a better appreciation and theorisation of domestic politics; more explicit attention to research methods; further work on the linguistic turn so central to much of constructivism; and, finally, a rethink of attempts to build bridges. |
| `In' analytical Note | Review of International Studies Vol. 30, No.2; April 2004: p 229-244 |
| Journal Source | Review of International Studies 2004-04 30, 2 |
| Key Words | European Union ; European Politics ; Internal Politics-European Union ; International Relations-European Union |