NGOs and Transnational Networks: Wild Cards in World Politics - Softcover

DeMars, William E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074531905X ISBN 13: 9780745319056

Publisher: Pluto Press, 2005

Synopsis

Non-Governmental Organisations and their networks are proliferating in all regions of the world. They address every transnational issue from population to peace, human rights to species rights, genocide to AIDS. Supporters claim NGOs are effective in achieving their goals, while detractors counter that NGO power is paltry compared to governments and corporations. Challenging both views, DeMars irreverently reveals the political claims implicit in every transnational NGO. They are best conceptualised, he argues, not in terms of either principles or power, but through the partners they make in transnational society and politics. NGOs and transnational networks institutionalise conflict as much as cooperation, and reshape states and societies, often inadvertently. NGOs have overthrown dictators, provided life support for collapsed states, and reengineered the family. Their historical origins contrast sharply with current realities, and show signs of radical change in the future.

About this title

About the Author:

William DeMars is chairman of the Department of Government at Wofford College in South Carolina. Previously he has taught International Relations at the University of Notre Dame and the American University in Cairo, Egypt. He has observed NGOs operating in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central America and East Asia. His publications have addressed humanitarian politics, the changing face of war in Africa and intelligence issues.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pluto Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 074531905X
• ISBN 13: 9780745319056
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256