Sovereignty, Democracy, and Global Civil Society - State-Society Relations at UN World Conferences (Hardcover, New ed.)

"Sovereignty, Democracy, and Global Civil Societyexplores the growing power of nongovernmental organizations (NGos) by analysing a microcosm of contemporary global state-socity relations at UN World Conferences. The intence Interactions between states and NGOs at conferences on the environment, human rights, women's issues, and other topics confirm the emergence of a new transnational democratic sphere of activity. Employing both regional and global case studies, the book charts noticeable growth in the ability of NGOs to build network among themselves and effect change within UN processes. Using a multidimensional understanding of state sovereignty, the authors find that states use sovereignty to shelter not only material interests but also cultural identity in the face of external pressure. This book is unique in its analysis of NGO activities at the international level as well as the complexity of nation-states' responses to their new companions in global governance.

General

Imprint:	State University of New York Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	SUNY series in Global Politics
Release date:	2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	Elisabeth Jay Friedman • Kathryn Hochstetler • Ann Marie Clark
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	234
Edition:	New ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-7914-6333-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General
LSN:	0-7914-6333-8
Barcode:	9780791463338

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