| Can the World Be Governed?: Possibilities for Effective Multilateralism Contributor(s): Alexandroff, Alan S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1554580412 ISBN-13: 9781554580415 Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press OUR PRICE: $42.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2008 Annotation: In this book, leading international relations experts and practitioners examine through theory and case study the prospect for successful multilateral management of the global economy and international security. In the theory section contributors tackle the big questions: Why is there an apparent rising tide of calls for reform of current multilateral organizations and institutions? Why are there growing questions over the effectiveness of global governance? Is the reform of current organizations and institutions likely or possible? Case studies include the examination of difficulties facing global development, the challenges facing the IMF and the governance of global finance, the problems of the UN 2005 World Summit and its failed reform, and the WTO and the questions raised by the prolonged Doha Development Round. Co-published with the Centre for International Governance Innovation |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | International - Political Science | Intergovernmental Organizations - Political Science | World - General |
| Dewey: 341.2 |
| Series: Studies in International Governance |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.45 lbs) 444 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this book, leading international relations experts and practitioners examine through theory and case study the prospect for successful multilateral management of the global economy and international security. In the theory section contributors tackle the big questions: Why is there an apparent rising tide of calls for reform of current multilateral organizations and institutions? Why are there growing questions over the effectiveness of global governance? Is the reform of current organizations and institutions likely or possible? Case studies include the examination of difficulties facing global development, the challenges facing the IMF and the governance of global finance, the problems of the UN 2005 World Summit and its failed reform, and the WTO and the questions raised by the prolonged Doha Development Round. Co-published with the Centre for International Governance Innovation |
Contributor Bio(s): Alexandroff, Alan S.: - Editor Alan S. Alexandroff is the director of research for the Programme on Conflict Management and Negotiation at the Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto. |