Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 420 pages)
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illustrations
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
0253354307
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0253221676
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0253004152
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9780253354303
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9780253221674
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9780253004154
Series Statement:
United Nations intellectual history project
Content:
In the 21st century, the world is faced with threats of global scale that cannot be confronted without collective action. Although global government as such does not exist, formal and informal institutions, practices, and initiatives -- together forming "global governance"--Bring a greater measure of predictability, stability, and order to trans-border issues than might be expected. Yet, there are significant gaps between many current global problems and available solutions. Thomas G. Weiss and Ramesh T
Content:
The problématique of global governance -- Tracing the origins of an idea and the UN's contribution -- International security. The use of force : war, collective security, and peace operations -- Arms control and disarmament -- Terrorism -- Development. Trade, aid, and finance -- Sustainable development -- Saving the environment : the ozone layer and climate change -- Human rights. Generations of rights -- Protecting against pandemics -- The responsibility to protect
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780253354303
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0253354307
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780253221674
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0253221676
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Weiss, Thomas George Global governance and the UN Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2010
Language:
English
Subjects:
Political Science
URL:
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Author information:
Weiss, Thomas G. 1946-
