Global Governance, Human Rights and International Law: Combating the Tragic Flaw

The book provides an introduction to global governance, covering the origins, institutions, and reforms. The new edition covers topics such as the 2008 global financial crisis, Doha Multilateral Trade Negotiations, and the regulation of the global private sector. It is useful for individuals and courses on global governance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book serves as an invaluable and thought-provoking introduction to the realm of global governance, encompassing a wide array of subjects. It provides a comprehensive account of the origins and institutions of global governance, while also presenting a compelling argument for specific reforms. In its updated second edition, the book delves into various topical areas to ensure its relevance and currency. These include examining the legal, economic, and political roots of the 2008 global financial crisis, analyzing the impending failure of the Doha Multilateral Trade Negotiations, addressing the growing demand for both soft and hard law regulation of the global private sector, and examining recent international crises in peace, security, and human rights.

The first edition of this book achieved great success, and the second edition aims to build upon this foundation by making it accessible to individuals and serving as an essential supplementary reading material for courses on global governance in international law, politics, international relations, and economics. By offering a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex dynamics of global governance, this book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities of our interconnected world.

Weight: 720g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367463274
Edition number: 2 ed