International organizations the politics and processes of global governance

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 stud...

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Main Author: Karns, Margaret P.
Other Authors: Mingst, Karen A. 1947-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boulder Lynne Rienner Pub. 2010
Edition:2nd ed.
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:xiii, 633 p. ill., maps 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781588266989