Commonwealth
inter-and non-state contributions to global governaance
- ISBN: 9780415351218
- Editorial: Routledge
- Fecha de la edición: 2007
- Lugar de la edición: London. Reino Unido
- Colección: Global institutions
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Medidas: 24 cm
- Nº Pág.: 149
- Idiomas: Inglés
The Commonwealth consists of only a quarter of the world's states and yet the Commonwealth Secretariat and Foundation have made and continue to make a significant contribution to global politics. This book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of this key international institution. The book: explains the history, structure and future of the Commonwealth; demonstrates the central role that the Commonwealth has played in advancing decolonization and supporting multiculturalism, democracy and human rights; details the significant links between Commonwealth institutions and myriad networks concerned with, education, development, gender, health, islands, literature, media and sport; examines the Commonwealth within the context of wider debates about 'global' governance and globalization. "Commonwealth" is a superb examination of an often neglected but crucial force in world affairs. It will be of considerable interest to students of international organizations, international relations, development and North-South relations.