Towards a Global Polity: Future Trends and Prospects (Routledge Studies in Globalisation)

. Ed(s): Ougaard, Morten; Higgott, Richard A.

ISBN 10: 041527771X / ISBN 13: 9780415277716

Published by Routledge, 2002

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The role of law, networks and civil society are examined and key theoretical and meta-theoretical questions on how to analyse and theorise the global polity, what drives it forward, and whether it can be democratised are discussed. Editor(s): Ougaard, Morten; Higgott, Richard A. Series: Routledge Studies in Globalisation. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7figs.5tabs. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFS; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 435. . 2002. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Towards a Global Polity: Future Trends and Prospects (Routledge Studies in Globalisation)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041527771X
• ISBN 13: 9780415277716
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

While 'one world government' is not on the cards, the globalization of political life has progressed significantly over the last decades. Rather than adding to existing theoretical frameworks such as the realist picture of international anarchy or the English School's ‘international society’, this volume starts out from the idea of the world as one interconnected political system and explores ways and perspectives in which to analyse it as such. Subjects discussed include national sovereignty, law, public management, networks, economic governance, institutions and Europe.

The contributors examine central aspects of this emerging global polity such as the role of law, of networks and of civil society. They discuss key theoretical and meta-theoretical questions on how to analyze and theorize the global polity, what drives it forward, and whether it can be democratized.

Contributed to, and edited by renowned names in the field, the outstanding scholarship presented in this topical book provides an original contribution to the literature on globalization and global governance.

About the Author

Morten Ougaard is a Reader in International Political Economy at Copenhagen Business School. His research interests include international political economy, global governance, the international regulation of business and US foreign policy. Richard Higgott is Director of the Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation and Professor of International Political Economy at the University of Warwick. His recent publications include two edited volumes, Non State Actors and Authority in the International System and The Political Economy of Globalisation.