International organisations and global problems : theories and explanations / Susan Park, Monographie imprimée
Language: anglais.Publication : Cambridge [etc.] : Cambridge university press, 2018Description: 1 vol. (XXVIII-300 p.) : couv. ill. en coul. ; 25 cmISBN: 978-1-107-07721-8; 1-107-07721-4; 978-1-107-43422-6; 1-107-43422-X.Dewey: 341.2, 23Classification: IA.1Abstract: Présentation de l'éditeur : "Taking a thematic and theoretical approach, this textbook examines international organisations (IOs) and their effectiveness in solving global issues. Through the lens of international relations theory, it focuses on eight key issue areas central to international relations: conflict; weapons; human rights; global health; financial governance; international trade; political and economic unions; development, and the environment. Capturing the best and most up-to-date scholarly research and empirical examples from around the world, the book enables students to develop the theoretical tools to evaluate IOs and answer the key question, 'are IOs a help or a hindrance?'. Text features include suggestions for further reading, questions, highlighted key terms and supplementary online resources, as well as text boxes providing demonstrations of how additional theories and concepts apply to specific IOs in the issue areas discussed. This textbook is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate courses on global governance, international organisations, and international relations.".Bibliography: Bibliogr. p. [252]-281 et en fin de chapitres. Glossaire. Index.Subject - Topical Name: Organisations internationales | Gestion des conflits Coopération internationale | Droits de l'homme Coopération internationale | Santé publique Coopération internationale | Relations économiques internationales | Développement économique Coopération internationale | Environnement, Protection Coopération internationale| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| Prêt normal | Bibliothèque provisoire Bron Salle de lecture | Politique | 327.17 PAR (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | 0380334006 |
Bibliogr. p. [252]-281 et en fin de chapitres. Glossaire. Index
Présentation de l'éditeur : "Taking a thematic and theoretical approach, this textbook examines international organisations (IOs) and their effectiveness in solving global issues. Through the lens of international relations theory, it focuses on eight key issue areas central to international relations: conflict; weapons; human rights; global health; financial governance; international trade; political and economic unions; development, and the environment. Capturing the best and most up-to-date scholarly research and empirical examples from around the world, the book enables students to develop the theoretical tools to evaluate IOs and answer the key question, 'are IOs a help or a hindrance?'. Text features include suggestions for further reading, questions, highlighted key terms and supplementary online resources, as well as text boxes providing demonstrations of how additional theories and concepts apply to specific IOs in the issue areas discussed. This textbook is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate courses on global governance, international organisations, and international relations."
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?
