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On Sovereignty and Other Political Delusions is a critical examination of one of the most foundational concepts in political theory. Professor Joan Cocks deconstructs the notion of sovereignty, revealing how this seemingly essential principle has become a limiting and often misleading framework for understanding modern governance and international relations.
Through rigorous historical analysis and philosophical inquiry, Cocks demonstrates how the pursuit of absolute sovereignty has led to numerous political misconceptions and policy failures. She traces the evolution of sovereignty as a concept from its medieval origins through contemporary applications, showing how it has been weaponized, misunderstood, and used to justify problematic political arrangements.
This work is essential reading for students of political theory, history, and international relations who seek to move beyond conventional wisdom and develop more nuanced understandings of power, governance, and political legitimacy in the modern world.
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