The role of knowledge communities in constructing Asia-Pacific security : how thought and talk make war and peace

Publication Data

• Title The role of knowledge communities in constructing Asia-Pacific security : how thought and talk make war and peace
• Author See Seng Tan
• Publisher Edwin Mellen Press
• Publication date 2007
• Publication location Lewiston, N.Y.
• Language English

Contents

Introduction
Knowledge communities as epistemic agents
The desire for essence in Asia-Pacific security
A 'radical' constructivist approach to Asia-Pacific security
Constructing the Asia-Pacific as a realm of abjection
Constructing the Asia-Pacific as a region of strategic uncertainty
Constructing agency and sovereign subjectivity in Asia-Pacific security
Constructing the 'authority' of knowledge communities
Conclusion.

Topics

• National security :: Asia :: International cooperation
• National security :: Pacific Area :: International cooperation
• National security :: Southeast Asia :: International cooperation
• Security, International :: International cooperation
• Asia :: Politics and government :: 1945-
• Pacific Area :: Politics and government
• Southeast Asia :: Politics and government :: 1945-
• Asia
• Pacific Area
• Southeast Asia

The role of knowledge communities in constructing Asia-Pacific security : how thought and talk make war and peace by See Seng Tan. ISBN 9780773454422. Published by Edwin Mellen Press in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.