Routledge International Relations Non-Western Thought - Routledge

This Routledge book challenges the Western-centric approach that dominates International Relations scholarship by centring non-Western thought and knowledge systems within the study of global modernity. Rather than treating non-Western perspectives as exotic or supplementary, the contributors engage substantively with the rich diversity of individuals, groups, movements and traditions that have shaped understanding of imperialism, colonialism and modernity across the globe. The work sketches both the historical depth and contemporary relevance of non-Western intellectual traditions, offering readers a more complete and balanced understanding of how knowledge about modernity has developed beyond European frameworks. Essential for students and scholars seeking to decolonise IR theory and engage with alternative epistemologies that challenge dominant Western canons.