THE INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

by Oran R. Young

Overview

Starting with a selection of classical articles on international institutions, this book traces the evolution of regime analysis over the last two decades as a new perspective on international governance. In the process it provides a full account of the major schools of thought that have arisen to account for the demand for international governance, the formation of international regimes, and the effectiveness of international governance systems. By drawing a clear distinction between institutions and organizations and then analysing the relationship between the two, the book clarifies the concept of 'governance without government'. A number of essays explore the probable impact of the proliferation of international regimes on the character of international society. The book's concluding section takes stock of the current status of regime and analyses and assesses emerging challenges in this vibrant field of study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781858981567
Publisher:	Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication date:	05/01/1996
Series:	The Library of International Political Economy series , #10
Pages:	1208
Product dimensions:	6.62(w) x 9.62(h) x (d)

About the Author

Edited by Oran R. Young, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California Santa Barbara, US

Table of Contents

40 articles, dating from 1947 to 1995
Contents: Volume I: Introduction Part I: International Institutions – Classic Perspectives Part II: The Demand for International Governance Part III: International Regimes as Governance Systems Part IV: The Supply of International Governance Index • Volume II: Introduction Part I: Implementation, Compliance and Administration Part II: Regime Effectiveness Part III: Regimes, Governance Systems and International Society Part IV: Institutional Design Principles Part V: Future Directions Index

Editorial Reviews

'These two volumes make a valuable and highly relevant contribution to the Library of International Political Economy series which already has nine major titles.'

Journal of Peace Research

The essays reprinted in this two-volume collection fall into two broad categories. The 21 papers in the first group (contained in v.1) identify classic perspectives on international institutions and address issues that have formed the mainstream of regime analysis over the last 20 years. These issues center on the demand for institutions, the nature of regimes or governance systems, and the supply of international regimes. The second group of 19 papers (comprising v.2) deal with issues now coming into sharper focus. These concern matters of implementation, compliance, and effectiveness as well as the links between specific institutions and international society more generally. The articles were originally published as chapters in monographs or in such periodicals as International Organization, International Affairs, World Politics, and American Political Science Review. The volumes contain author lists, but are not indexed. Distributed by Ashgate. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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