A Social Theory of the WTO
Trading Cultures
Published on 19. August 2003
Book
Hardback
XIV, 218 pages
978-0-333-99840-3 (ISBN)
Description
Traditional theories suggest that developing countries lack influence in the trade regime. In this text, Jane Ford uses a social theory or constructivist approach to show that developing countries played a critical role in strengthening multilateralism in the World Trade Organization.
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Edition
2003 edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
XIV, 218 p.
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
404 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-99840-3 (9780333998403)
DOI
10.1057/9781403943712
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Person
JANE FORD is a Director of international risk consultancy
Alpha Risk International
and is currently a departmental visitor in the Research School for Pacific and Asian Studies at the Australian National University. She is the author of several publications dealing with international political economy and political risk.
Content
List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Introduction: Trading Traditions: Straw Arguments in North-South Trade Theorizing the Uruguay Round: The Case for Constructivism Rethinking Trade Rules US Trade Policy: Mixed Messages Trading Roles Pro-Trade Policies: Creating Collective Identity Rethinking Power in the Trading Regime India Adopts a New Trading Strategy Conclusion References