Feminist Theory and International Law: Posthuman Perspectives

Feminist approaches to international law have been mischaracterized as a niche field. This book applies posthuman feminist theory to examine the regulation of new military technologies, international environmental law, and the conceptualization of the sovereign state and other modes of legal personality. It bridges the theory and practice divide by using posthuman feminism to design and call for legal change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Feminist approaches to international law have been unfairly dismissed by the mainstream of the discipline as being a specialized field that solely concerns the lived experiences of women and their involvement in decision-making processes. This book serves as an exemplary demonstration of how feminist perspectives can be applied to analyze various aspects of international law. By employing posthuman feminist theory, the book explores the regulation of new and emerging military technologies, international environmental law, and the conceptualization of the sovereign state and other modes of legal personality in international law.

While most posthuman scholarship to date has been predominantly theoretical, this book makes a valuable contribution to the field of posthumanism by applying posthuman feminism to international law. By bridging the theory-practice divide, the book utilizes posthuman feminism to design and advocate for legal change, thereby contributing to the advancement of the field.

This interdisciplinary book draws upon a diverse range of fields, including philosophy, queer and feminist theories, postcolonial and critical race theories, computer science, critical disability studies, science and technology studies, marine biology, cultural and media studies, Indigenous onto-epistemologies, critical legal theory, political science, and more. By employing a holistic analysis, the book provides a comprehensive examination of international law and its inclusions and exclusions.

This interdisciplinary book will be of interest to students and scholars pursuing studies in legal, feminist, and posthuman theory, as well as those concerned with the contemporary challenges faced by international law.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032426907