Territorial Conflicts in World Society

<p>By bringing into dialogue modern systems theory and international relations this text provides theoretically innovative and empirically rich perspectives on conflicts in world society.</p><p>This collection contrasts Niklas Luhmann’s theory of world society in modern systems theory with more classical approaches to the study of conflicts offering a fresh perspective on territorial conflicts in international relations. It includes chapters on key issues such as: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>conflicts and human rights</li> <li>conflicts in the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa</li> <li>war and violence</li> <li>Greek-Turkish relations</li> <li>conflict theory</li> <li>the role of states in world societal conflicts</li> <li>legal territorial disputes in Australia</li> <li>hegemony and conflict in global law </li> <li>conflict management after 9/11. </li> </ul><p>While all contributions draw from the theory of world society in modern systems theory the authors offer rich multi-disciplinary perspectives which bring in concepts from international relations peace and conflict studies sociology law and philosophy. </p><p><em>Territorial Conflicts in World Society</em> will appeal to international relations specialists peace and conflict researchers and sociologists.</p>