The Crises of Legitimacy in Global Governance

This book examines the crises of legitimacy in global governance, exploring mechanisms, actors, and issues. It provides insights into contemporary legitimacy contestations and crises through conceptual, theoretical, and empirical analysis, offering perspectives on specific actors and issues. It is of interest to scholars of international relations, globalization, international Political Economy, regionalism, and global governance studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Routledge

This book delves into the intricate interplay between the domestic, regional, and global dimensions of the crisis of legitimacy in global governance, posing theoretical questions and conducting empirical analysis to explore the legitimacy challenges in global governance. Through a comprehensive examination of conceptual, theoretical, and empirical aspects, it sheds light on contemporary legitimacy contestations and crises, providing valuable insights into the evolving nature of legitimacy and legitimization processes in global governance. The specific issues and case studies collected within this volume offer a comprehensive survey of the historical, theoretical, and empirical dimensions of legitimacy crises faced at various global governance mechanisms. Perspectives on specific actors and issues contribute to a deeper understanding of the commonalities and differences in legitimacy crises across global governance structures. By enhancing our understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of current global governance bodies, this book holds significant appeal to scholars engaged in international relations, globalization, international Political Economy, regionalism, and general global governance studies.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367652494