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UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL GOVERNANCE.
The Challenges of Global Governance.
The Theoretical Foundations of Global Governance.
EVOLVING PIECES OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCE.
Foundations of the Pieces of Global Governance.
The United Nations: Centerpiece of Global Governance.
Regional Organizations.
Nonstate Actors: NGOs, Networks, and Social Movements.
The Role of States in Global Governance.
THE NEED FOR GLOBAL GOVERNANCE.
The Search for Peace and Security.
Promoting Human Development and Economic Well-Being.
Protecting Human Rights.
Protecting the Environment.
THE DILEMMAS OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCE.
Innovations in Global Governance for the Twenty-First Century.

About the Author

Margaret P. Karns is professor emerita of political science at the University of Dayton. Karen A. Mingst is professor of political science at the University of Kentucky and Lockwood Chair Professor in the university's Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce. Professors Karns and Mingst are coauthors of The United Nations in the Twenty-First Century.

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An extraordinary primer for any student of international relations.... This book collates and masterfully illustrates the varied processes that drive contemporary international organizations." - UN21 Newsletter, ASIL

"This is an important book, comprehensive, accessible, and rich in detail." - Ian Johnstone, Tufts University

"Putting the pieces of the puzzle together in a highly readable way, Karns and Mingst provide a comprehensive overview of the many actors, processes, and challenges involved in the complex subject of global governance." - Anne-Marie Slaughter, Princeton University

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