A Poststructuralist Discourse Theory of Global Politics

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The book presents a discourse theory that redefines crisis in global politics as a structural dislocation rooted in difference and incompleteness, rather than a mere event. Change is portrayed as an ongoing, yet ultimately unachievable quest for full identity. This perspective highlights the contingent nature of social dynamics, suggesting that such incompleteness is essential for the emergence of democratic politics. Consequently, crisis is framed as a pervasive aspect of social existence, reflecting an absence of foundational stability both within individuals and society at large.