Maéva Clément and Eric Sangar (Eds): Researching Emotions in International Relations

Abstract

This edited volume is the first to discuss the methodological implications ofthe ‘emotional turn’ in International Relations. While emotions have becomeof increasing interest to IR theory, methodological challenges have yet toreceive proper attention. Acknowledging the plurality of ontologicalpositions, concepts and theories about the role of emotions in worldpolitics, this volume presents and discusses various ways to researchemotions empirically. Based on concrete research projects, the chaptersdemonstrate how social-scientific and humanitiesoriented methodologicalapproaches can be successfully adapted to the study of emotions in IR. Thevolume covers a diverse set of both well-established and innovativemethods, including discourse analysis, ethnography, narrative, and visualanalysis. Through a hands-on approach, each chapter sheds light onpractical challenges and opportunities, as well as lessons learnt for futureresearch. The volume is an invaluable resource for advanced graduate andpostgraduate students as well as scholars interested in developing theirown empirical research on the role of emotions.