Part of Routledge's leading Global Institutions Series, this book
is a highly accessible, up-to-date introduction to the history,
present and future of the G7/8 summits, exploring the role that the
G8 plays and will play in global governance. Hugo Dobson examines
the G8 and its position in global governance in terms of its
relationship to the more formal and truly institutionalized
mechanisms of global governance: the United Nations, World Bank and
World Trade Organization. Divided into six informative chapters,
this volume provides an innovative contribution to the dynamics of
global governance and is especially relevant to promoting this area
of investigation in the future. It includes: history and
development of the summit; organization and functioning;
perspectives of member states; achievements and failures;
criticisms and challenges and future directions draws upon existing
literature in order to provide the reader with a single more
concise point-of entry acts as a guide to the broader field of
research and provides suggested further reading. The Group of 7/8
is a core introductory guide and an essential purchase for students
and professionals alike in the field of international relations.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Global Institutions |
Release date: |
December 2006 |
First published: |
February 2007 |
Authors: |
Hugo Dobson
|
Dimensions: |
216 x 138 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
140 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-37018-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-37018-3 |
Barcode: |
9780415370189 |
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