Description:
Beyond the Boomerang redefines how scholars and practitioners understand advocacy in international politics. Building on and moving beyond the influential "boomerang model" of transnational advocacy networks, Pallas introduces the concept of transcalar advocacy, offering a more dynamic framework for analyzing how ideas, actors, and influence move across local, national, and global levels. Combining theoretical innovation with real-world relevance, this book illuminates the evolving strategies of global civil society in shaping policy and power. Essential for students, researchers, and practitioners in international relations, it provides a fresh lens on the mechanisms driving change in an interconnected world.
Review Quotes:
"For those seeking the latest in theories of transnational activism and the varied new players involved, this volume is of great use. It pioneers a promising transcalar approach, demonstrating its utility with case studies of issues as varied as climate change, HIV/AIDS, and growing threats to activists in many societies. Spanning the globe in its empirical coverage and probing the limits of mainstream analytic techniques, Pallas, Bloodgood, and their contributors make a significant contribution to international relations."--Clifford Bob, author of Rights as Weapons: Instruments of Conflict, Tools of Power
"This book is absolutely indispensable for all scholars and practitioners interested in the evolution of the field and those who enjoy first class research."--Nonprofit Policy Forum