International Organisations and Global Problems: Theories and Explanations
Cambridge University Press, 7/12/2018
EAN 9781107077218, ISBN10: 1107077214
Hardcover, 324 pages, 25.2 x 17.7 x 1.9 cm
Language: English
International organisations (IOs) are considered fundamental in addressing global problems, but how effective are they? Conflict (war), human rights, global health, financial governance, international trade, regionalisation, development and the environment are all issues that international organisations have been created to address. This book looks at these eight key issue areas and guides the reader through an analysis of the successes and failures of international organisations in solving issues in global politics. With an introduction to international relations theory, it incorporates the best and most up-to-date scholarly research, and applies it to examples from around the world to show how to answer the question, 'Are IOs a help or a hindrance?' This textbook is an essential resource for courses on global governance, international organisations and international relations. Including an expanded further reading list for each global issue, as well as a thorough bibliography of the most up-to-date research, this is a resource that will be useful during study and on into the future.
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List of boxes
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
1. Introduction
IOs as problem solvers
2. Using theory to evaluate IOs as problem solvers
3. Minimising and halting conflict
4. Protecting human rights
5. Providing global health
6. Providing financial governance
7. Promoting international trade
8. Creating regional IOs
9. Furthering development
10. Protecting the environment
11. Conclusion
if global governance is the answer, what is the question?
Glossary
Bibliography
Index.