Smart Governance: Governing the Global Knowledge Society Contributor(s): Willke, Helmut (Author) |
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ISBN: 3593382539 ISBN-13: 9783593382531 Publisher: Campus Verlag OUR PRICE: $63.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2007 Annotation: In the wake of globalization, national governments are becoming increasingly interdependent, and knowledge is arguably becoming the most valuable form of capital. Helmut Willke's "Smart Governance" offers a new perspective on global governance from the vantage point of a global knowledge society. Employing a case study of the global financial system and an analysis of several governance regimes, Willke contends that markets, legal systems, and morality must evolve to cope with uncertainty, build capacities, and achieve resilience. "Smart Governance" will change the way economists, historians, and political scientists view international cooperation. |
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BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Business & Economics |
Dewey: 337 |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 5.59" W x 8.38" (0.63 lbs) 250 pages |
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Publisher Description: In the wake of globalization, national governments are becoming increasingly interdependent, and knowledge is arguably becoming the most valuable form of capital. Helmut Willke's Smart Governance offers a new perspective on global governance from the vantage point of a global knowledge society. Employing a case study of the global financial system and an analysis of several governance regimes, Willke contends that markets, legal systems, and morality must evolve to cope with uncertainty, build capacities, and achieve resilience. Smart Governance will change the way economists, historians, and political scientists view international cooperation.
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Contributor Bio(s): Willke, Helmut: - Helmut Willke is professor of global governance at Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen, Germany. He is the author of twenty books and has published widely in journals. |