ABSTRACT
As explained in Chapter 3, establishing a debate between theory and practice is the basic step in constructing ideal-types. This step is articulated in this chapter through the examination of the theoretical controversies over the nature of the post-1960s movements, in comparison with the nature of global justice movement as conceptualized by those engaged in it. As noted in Chapter 3, the limitation of Weber’s approach is its ignorance of the contested legacy and cultural values of the academic and intellectual communities in developing ideal-types. In contrast, reviewing controversies is essential for locating our critical perspective, as individual investigators, in the ideal-conception of the phenomenon.
