Can the world be governed? possibilities for effective multilateralism

Alexandroff, Alan S. (Added Author). Centre for International Governance Innovation. (Added Author).

Summary: In this book, leading international relations experts and practitioners examine through theory and case study the prospect for successful multilateral management of the global economy and international security. In the theory section contributors tackle the big questions: Why is there an apparent rising tide of calls for reform of current multilateral organizations and institutions? Why are there growing questions over the effectiveness of global governance? Is the reform of current organizations and institutions likely or possible? Case studies include the examination of difficulties facing.

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ISBN: 1554580676
ISBN: 9781554580675
ISBN: 1554580412 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9781554580415 (pbk.)
ISBN: 1435656377 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781435656376 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (vi, 436 p.) : ill.
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Publisher: [Waterloo, Ont.] : Wilfrid Laurier University Press, c2008.

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General Note:	"Co-published with the Centre for International Governance Innovation"--T.p. verso. Multi-User. Co-published by: Centre for International Governance Innovation. Multi-User OldControl:muse9781554580675
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction; Incentive Compatibility and Global Governance: Existential Multilateralism, a Weakly Confederal World, and Hegemony; A Grand Coalition and International Governance; America and the Reform of Global Institutions; Two Challenges to Institutionalism; International Institutions and Collective Authorization of the Use of Force; Multilateralism on Trial: From the 2005 UN Summit to Today's Reality; Facing the Global Problems of Development; Can the Trading System Be Governed? Institutional Implications of the WTO's Suspended Animation
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.