Book · 2015
The Rise and Fall of Self-determination
Towards a History of Anti-colonial World-making
Why people recommend it
The Rise and Fall of Self-determination, also known as Worldmaking after Empire, is a scholarly work by Adom Getachew that examines the era of decolonization and the shifting political ambitions of anti-colonial leaders. Aai Shakir recommended the book on The Ezra Klein Show during the episode titled The Disastrous Relationship Between Israel, Palestinians and the U.N., broadcast on 2024-05-17. Shakir noted that the text returns to the historical period of decolonization to deliver a comprehensive account of how the principle of self-determination was interpreted in diverse ways by anti-colonial leaders. The speaker highlighted how the book explores these distinct conceptualizations and examines the implications of how those specific understandings might have prevailed during a transformative era in global politics. Readers and scholars frequently consult Getachew's analysis to rethink the history of international law, sovereignty, and the structural dynamics of the post-colonial global order.
Who recommended it
- Aai Shakir Recommended
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