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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Table of 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.