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COMMONWEALTH
INTER- AND NON-STATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL GOVERNANCE |
By: |
Professor Timothy M. Shaw |
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Paperback |
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ISBN 10: |
0415351219 |
ISBN 13: |
9780415351218 |
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Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
Pub. date: |
18 October, 2007 |
Series: |
Global Institutions |
Pages: |
176 |
Description: |
Provides a comprehensive overview of the Commonwealth. This book explains the history, structure and future of the Commonwealth; and demonstrates the central role that the Commonwealth has played in advancing decolonization and supporting multiculturalism, democracy and human rights. It is suitable for students of international organizations. |
Synopsis: |
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. Commonwealth is a superb examination of an often neglected but crucial force in world affairs. Timothy M. Shaw; * 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. |
Illustrations: |
3 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, 3 black & white line |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Routledge |
Returns: |
Returnable |