International Organizations and Democracy

"Ambitious and thought-provoking. . . . Zweifel explores the emergence and practice of transnational democracy across a range of global, regional, and functional organizations. . . . While some scholars and practitioners will question [his] findings, they best not ignore them, for this is politically powerful stuff."
—EDWARD LUCK, Columbia University

 "A valuable contribution to a little-known area, written in a clear and compelling way. . . . Zweifel's accessible book sets the stage for an informed debate on the place of "We, the People" in global governance."

—SHEPARD L. FORMAN, Center on International Cooperation, New York University

Description:

Do International organisations represent the interest of the global citizenry? Or are they merely vehicles for the agendas of powerful nations and multinational corporations? Thomas D Zweifel explores this increasingly contentious issue, deftly blending history, theory, and case studies. Zweifel's analysis covers both regional organisations and such global institutions as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organisations. With international organisations becoming perhaps the most appropriate if not the only forum for tackling myriad transnational challenges, his study of how these organisations function is central to understanding international relations.

 

Target Audience:

International relations / Student and academicians of Politics/ Regional Organisations ( EU, NAFTA), Global Institutions (World Bank & WTO).