World Order Discourses: Search for Alternatives

Book Details

• Author: Sujit Lahiry

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2011

• ISBN: 8131603865

• Pages: 286

• Cover: Hardcover

• Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

World Order Discourses: Search for Alternatives is an insightful exploration of the normative understanding of world order, addressing profound questions that have shaped the discourse on global systems. This book offers a deep dive into the philosophical and historical foundations of world order studies, aiming to address key questions such as: What is world order? What are its philosophical and normative bases? How can contemporary world order frameworks be restructured for a more just and humane world?

The scholarly interest in world order studies gained momentum in the late 1960s and early 1970s, particularly with the formation of the World Order Models Project (WOMP), which gathered prominent social theorists to develop a normative world order based on four key values: peace, economic well-being, social and political justice, and ecological balance. This book critically examines the contributions of five seminal WOMP theorists—Richard Falk, Saul H. Mendlovitz, Samuel S. Kim, Rajni Kothari, and Ali Mazrui—offering an in-depth analysis of their ideas and the alternatives they proposed.

In addition to discussing the WOMP theories, the book critiques its projections for a preferred world order and proposes a restructured framework in light of the contemporary world’s positivist perspectives on global systems. Lahiry argues that by adhering to the foundational postulates of the WOMP theorists, it is possible to create a world order that is more humane and benevolent.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Philosophy and Foundations of World Order Studies

• Historical Background of World Order Models Project (WOMP)

• Analysis of WOMP Theorists: Richard Falk, Saul H. Mendlovitz, Samuel S. Kim, Rajni Kothari, and Ali Mazrui

• World Order Values: Peace, Justice, Economic Well-being, Ecological Balance

• Critique of Positivistic Notions of Contemporary World Order

• Restructuring World Order in the Modern Context

About the Author
Sujit Lahiry is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Panjab University Regional Centre, Muktsar (Punjab). With a background in world order studies, South Asian studies, and human security, Lahiry has more than twelve years of teaching experience, including a stint at the University of Hyderabad. He has published numerous research papers in reputed journals and anthologies.