Global governance is fast becoming a ubiquitous phrase, succeeding globalization asthe latest buzzterm. But exactly what does it mean? For many scholars and policymakers the term captures important aspects of world politics.This unique volume delivers and compares the key perspectivesofthe leadingthinkers in the area, equipping the reader withan excellent understanding of thedebatenow defining and mapping the future of this term. This comparative approach is underpinned by a lucid theoretical frameworkwhich guidesthe reader towards building a clear sense of the debate and its complexities. A wide range of empirical issues are covered, including those of Security, International Political Economy, Environment, Human Rights, Social Movements and Regulation. Including theorists of social constructivism, liberal imperialism and realism, this is an essential book for students and scholarswhichstimulatesdiscussion and presents a fully roundedpicture of global governance.
