Synopses & Reviews
Primarily focused on the theoretical aspects of International Organization, this book provides an in-depth examination of competing theories through thematic chapters. Intended to fill the gap between introductory textbooks and primary sources of theory, International Organization, is useful for upper-level international relations courses with a significant emphasis on theory.
Review
"Barkin provides an excellent introduction to the theories used to understand international organization. He puts the entire range of global institutions into a comparative theoretical context, something indispensable for students of international institutions and international relations theory." - Craig N. Murphy, M. Margaret Ball Professor of International Relations, Wellesley College
"This tightly-written, accessible primer does a splendid job of giving students a solid overview of the central approaches to international organizations." - Michael Barnett, Harold Stassen Chair of International Affairs, University of Minnesota
Review
"Barkin provides an excellent introduction to the theories used to understand international organization. He puts the entire range of global institutions into a comparative theoretical context, something indispensable for students of international institutions and international relations theory." - Craig N. Murphy, M. Margaret Ball Professor of International Relations, Wellesley College
"This tightly-written, accessible primer does a splendid job of giving students a solid overview of the central approaches to international organizations." - Michael Barnett, Harold Stassen Chair of International Affairs, University of Minnesota
Synopsis
Primarily focused on the theoretical aspects of International Organization, this book provides an in-depth examination of competing theories through thematic chapters. Intended to fill the gap between introductory textbooks and primary sources of theory, International Organization, is useful for upper-level international relations courses with a significant emphasis on theory.
About the Author
J. Samuel Barkin is Associate Professor of Global Governance at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Table of Contents
The State and International Organizations * Sovereignty and Globalization * Power and Interdependence * Regimes and Institutions * Efficiency and Ideas * The United Nations and Its System * Collective Security * Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid * Money, Trade and Multilateralism * Development * The Technical Details * The Fuzzy Borders of Intergovernmentalism * Conclusions