Understanding Global Governance

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'How is the world organized? Stiles poses and answers this question through a comprehensive account of world politics that encompasses great powers, middle powers, multinational corporations, and international organizations. The text argues that technological change and great power politics are the primary drivers of global governance. It offers a thoughtful perspective that integrates diverse actors and processes into a coherent analytical framework. The book is well suited for both students new to the study of international relations and seasoned scholars seeking a fresh and insightful perspective on global governance grounded in the English School tradition.' -- Alynna J. Lyon, University of New Hampshire, USA 'Kendall Stiles offers a thoughtful macrohistorical look at the forms of international organization(s) and regimes that have emerged from the 1640s to the present. His study carefully blends English School framing with "soft realism" (think Robert Gilpin) to examine the sources and processes of change and continuity in core domains of global governance.' -- Alistair D. Edgar, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada