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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewRafanelli's book...is interesting, original, and very well-grounded in political philosophy. It takes us away from the often empirically limited and dated discussions of the ethics of humanitarian interventions to consider other measures that can be launched in response to rights violations. * James Pattison, Ethics and International Affairs *
Most global political theory focuses on the most coercive forms of international pressure: on military force, or on monetary coercion. Much of what global agents do, though, involves considerably more subtle and nuanced tools. Lucia Rafanelli's Promoting Justice Across Borders offers a novel and plausible account of how to understand the moral framework with which these tools might be understood. It is clearly written, lucidly argued, and exemplary in its attention to empirical detail. This is an exceptionally good book on an exceptionally important topic. It deserves to be read by everyone interested in understanding, and building, a just global society. * Michael Blake, Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy, and Governance, University of Washington *
Lucia Rafanelli offers a groundbreaking account of transnational politics that theoretically unpacks the state, the international system, and the range of foreign influence practices. Rafanelli centers boycotts, divestment campaigns, and other neglected forms of transnational activism to offer a nuanced model of intervention. This book opens exciting new paths forward. * Inés Valdez, Author of Transnational Cosmopolitanism: Kant, Du Bois, and Justice as a Political Craft *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Beyond the State, Beyond War: Re-Conceptualizing Reform Intervention Chapter 2: Toleration as Engagement Chapter 3: Degrees of Legitimacy Chapter 4: Collective Self-Determination without Isolation Chapter 5: Chaos and Consequences: Promoting Justice in a Non-Ideal World Chapter 6: Conclusion References
