International Practice Theory

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-viii

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2. Introducing International Practice Theory

   • Christian Bueger, Frank Gadinger

   Pages 1-7

3. Situating Practice Theory in Social Theory and International Relations

   • Christian Bueger, Frank Gadinger

   Pages 8-20

4. Core Approaches in International Practice Theory

   • Christian Bueger, Frank Gadinger

   Pages 21-58

5. Conceptual Challenges of International Practice Theory

   • Christian Bueger, Frank Gadinger

   Pages 59-75

6. Towards Praxiography: Research Strategies and Techniques

   • Christian Bueger, Frank Gadinger

   Pages 76-96

7. After the Practice Turn — In Conclusion

   • Christian Bueger, Frank Gadinger

   Pages 97-104

8. Back Matter

   Pages 105-128

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How does the practice turn play out in international relations? This study offers a concise introduction to the core approaches, issues and methodology of International Practice Theory, examining the design, strategies and technique of practice theoretical research projects interested in global politics, and outlining issues for a future agenda.

• Practice Turn
• International Practice Theory
• Bourdieu
• International Relations
• Actor-Network Theory
• Communities of Practice
• Pragmatic Sociology
• Praxiography
• Design
• international relations
• methodology
• Nation
• politics
• social theory

• Cardiff University, UK

  Christian Bueger

• Centre for Global Cooperation Research, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

  Frank Gadinger

Christian Bueger is Reader in International Relations at Cardiff University, UK.
 
Frank Gadinger is Head of a Research Unit at the Centre for Global Cooperation Research, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany.

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