Governance without Government: Order and Change in World Politics (Cambridge Studies in International Relations, Series Number 20) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521405785 ISBN 13: 9780521405782

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1992

Synopsis

A world government capable of controlling nation-states has never evolved. Nonetheless, considerable governance underlies the current order among states. In this study, nine leading international relations specialists examine the central features of this governance without government. They explore its ideational bases, behavioral patterns, and institutional arrangements as well as the pervasive changes presently at work within and among states. Within this context of change and order, the authors consider the role of the Concert of Europe, the pillars of the Westphalian system, the effectiveness of international institutions and regulatory mechanisms, the European Community and the micro-underpinnings of macro-governance practices.

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In this study, ten leading specialists examine the central features of this 'governance without government.' They explore the ideational bases, behavioural patterns, and institutional arrangements that give structure and direction to the diverse forms of governance prevailing in different parts of the world. The authors pay particular attention to the pervasive changes presently at work within and among states. This path-breaking volume departs from established ways of studying international relations and the post-Cold War order. It will be widely read by all who teach, study, and practice international relations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0521405785
• ISBN 13: 9780521405782
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 324
• Editor: Rosenau James N., Czempiel Ernst-Otto