Research Catalog

Title

International organizations : the politics and processes of global governance / Margaret P. Karns, Karen A. Mingst.

Author

Karns, Margaret P.

Publication

Boulder, Colo. : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2010.

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Additional Authors

Mingst, Karen A., 1947-

Description

xiii, 633 pages : illustrations, maps; 23 cm

Summary

"International Organizations" reflects the wealth of developments in the world arena since the first edition appeared in 2004. Professors Karns and Mingst trace the evolving roles of the full range of IGOs, NGOs, state and nonstate actors, norms, rules, and other pieces of global governance. In addition, four issue-based chapters - on peace and security, development, human rights, and the environment - present current case studies and examine the elements of global and regional governance that are involved. New case studies include the conflict in the DRC, the current global economic crisis, and efforts to combat human trafficking and other slave-like practices. Throughout, the authors highlight questions of the legitimacy, accountability, and effectiveness of global governance. This is a comprehensive, in-depth examination of the full range of international organizations.

Subject

• International agencies
• International organization
• International Agencies
• Organisations internationales
• Organisation internationale
• international organizations
• International agencies
• International organization
• Internationale Politik
• Internationale Kooperation
• Internationale Organisation
• Global Governance
• Global Governance
• Internationale Politik
• Internationale Kooperation
• Internationale Organisation
• Internationellt samarbete
• Internationella organisationer

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

The challenges of global governance -- The theoretical foundations of global governance -- Foundations of the pieces of global governance -- The United Nations : centerpiece of global governance -- Regional organizations -- Nonstate actors : NGOs, networks, and social movements -- The role of states in global governance -- The search for peace and security -- Promoting human development and economic well-being -- Protecting human rights -- Protecting the environment -- Innovations in global governance for the twenty-first century.

ISBN

• 9781588266989
• 1588266982

LCCN

2009042175

OCLC

• ocn456977507
• 456977507
• SCSB-1543971

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library