The Study of World Politics: Volume 2: Globalization and Governance

by ;
Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2006-02-06
Publisher(s): Routledge
  • Free Shipping Icon

    This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping!*

    *Excludes marketplace orders.

List Price: $215.25

Buy New

Arriving Soon. Will ship when available.
$205.00

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Rent Digital

Rent Digital Options
Online:180 Days access
Downloadable:180 Days
$19.14
Online:365 Days access
Downloadable:365 Days
$22.62
Online:1825 Days access
Downloadable:Lifetime Access
$34.79
$19.14

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

The Study of World Politics, Volume II: Globalization and Governanceis the second and final volume of a collection of essays by James Rosenau. James Rosenau's work is known for originality and clarity and the sixteen articles in this volume are no exception. The aim of this volume is to address the specific challenges posed by globalization and governance. The Issues covered in this book include: The Challenge - tensions, contradictions, outcomes and global affairs The Profession - community, globalized space and international relations Globalization - complexities, contradictions and theory Governance - understanding and future The Study of World Politicsis the product of one of the most innovative scholars in the last half century and the subjects addressed provide the big picture whilst also being meticulous in detail. This volume gives the reader an unparalleled understanding of globalization and governance and is an invaluabletool to students and scholars alike.

Author Biography

James N. Rosenau is University Professor of International Affairs at The George Washington University, USA

Table of Contents

List of illustrations
ix
Acknowledgments x
Introduction
1(4)
PART I The challenge
5(42)
The new global order: underpinnings and outcomes
7(6)
Ominous tensions in a globalizing world
13(6)
Aging agendas and ambiguous anomalies: tensions and contradictions of an emergent epoch
19(12)
Global affairs in an epochal transformation
31(16)
PART II The profession
47(34)
Material and imagined communities in globalized space
49(14)
Many globalizations, one international relations
63(9)
The globalization of globalization
72(9)
PART III Globalization
81(28)
The complexities and contradictions of globalization
83(8)
Toward a viable theory of globalization
91(5)
Democracy and globalization
96(8)
Think globally, pray locally
104(5)
PART IV Governance
109(88)
Toward an ontology for global governance
111(10)
Governance in the twenty-first century
121(26)
Global governance as disaggregated complexity
147(14)
Change, complexity, and governance in globalizing space
161(19)
Strong demand, huge supply: governance in an emergent epoch
180(17)
Notes 197(24)
Appendix: Publications of James N. Rosenau 221(19)
Index of subjects 240(16)
Index of authors 256

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.