Routledge Sovereignty as Symbolic Form - Global Politics Book

Explore the shifting landscape of international relations with Sovereignty as Symbolic Form from the Critical Issues in Global Politics series. Published by Routledge, this book offers a deep inquiry into how the concept of sovereignty has transformed over recent decades. While sovereignty is often viewed as a fixed characteristic of the modern state and a fundamental principle of the international system, this text argues that its meaning and functions are changing. These shifts have significant consequences for the ontological status of the state and how the international system operates. This work is essential for students, academics, and professionals interested in international law and political theory. By examining how sovereignty has been turned into something different than what is traditionally understood, the book provides a necessary perspective on the current state of global politics and the evolving role of the state in a changing world.