Suggests that there is a 'third way' of addressing global tensions - one that rejects the extremes of both universalism and particularism. This book is suitable for those studying civilizations, globalization, foreign policy, peace and security studies, multiculturalism and ethnicity, global governance and international political economy.
'In addition to presenting a sophisticated, multi-layered and rigorous set of critiques of neo-colonial hegemonic discourse in this age of pluralistic self-determination, this volume advances the case for a humane and pragmatic alternative of dignity of difference.' Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im, Emory Law School, USA 'Offers a more sophisticated and empirically sound analysis of the discourse of intercultural dialogue, transcending the universalist and particularist models of analysis that have generally defined the field of international relations. As such, this publication opens up new possibilities for imagining alternative policy choices.' Fackson Banda, UNESCO, France
