Green theory

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Green theory is a

modernization, and security.[1] Green perspectives in IR emerged in the 1970s as a response to the increase of transnational issues related to the environment. By the end of the 20th century, green theory had established itself within the discipline.[2] Green theory aligns itself with postpositivism that emerged from the so-called third (or fourth) debate of IR. The theory can be divided into an International political economy (IPE) oriented wing and a cosmopolitan wing.[3] Initially, the IPE wing,[4] mainly interested in environmental regimes,[3] was stronger, but subsequently many cosmopolitan theorists, like David Held, Andrew Linklater, Henry Shue, and Thomas Pogge, have made contributions related to environmental issues.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Eckersley 2007, p. 247.
  2. ^ Eckersley 2007, p. 248.
  3. ^ a b Eckersley 2007, p. 255.
  4. ^ a b Eckersley 2007, p. 262.

Works cited

  • Eckersley, Robyn (2007). "Green Theory" (PDF). In Dunne, Tim; Kurki, Milja; Smith, Steve (eds.). International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity. Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. 247–265.
    ISBN 978-0-19-929833-4. Archived from the original
    (PDF) on October 15, 2012.

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