Transcending Borders: Activists and Advocacy Networks in International Politics

Author: (USA) Margaret E. Keck
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is co-authored by American political scientists Margaret E. Keck and Kathryn Sikkink. It won the Grawemeyer Award from the University of Louisville in 2000 and is a significant work with strong theoretical foundations. The book integrates theories from multiple disciplines such as social movements, international relations, and comparative politics, adopting a constructivist perspective to explore the pathways and impacts of non-governmental organizations in international politics. The authors provide an in-depth examination of their theories on government organizations by analyzing selected historical precedents and three case studies—human rights movements, environmental protection movements, and women's rights movements. Published in 1998, the book quickly gained acclaim and has become a must-read in the fields of international relations, human rights, environmental protection, and women's issues.