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Rules for the World provides an innovative perspective on the behavior of international organizations and their effects on global politics. Arguing against the conventional wisdom that these bodies are little more than instruments of states, Michael Barnett and Martha Finnemore begin with the fundamental insight that international organizations are bureaucracies that have authority to make rules and so exercise power. At the same time, Barnett and Finnemore maintain, such bureaucracies can become obsessed with their own rules, producing unresponsive, inefficient, and selfdefeating outcomes. Authority thus gives international organizations autonomy and allows them to evolve and expand in ways unintended by their creators.Barnett and Finnemore reinterpret three areas of activity that have prompted extensive policy debate: the use of expertise by the IMF to expand its intrusion into national economies; the redefinition of the category 'refugees' and decision to repatriate by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; and the UN Secretariat's failure to recommend an intervention during the first weeks of the Rwandan genocide. By providing theoretical foundations for treating these organizations as autonomous actors in their own right, Rules for the World contributes greatly to our understanding of global politics and global governance.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Rules for the World'? A: 'Rules for the World' examines the behavior of international organizations and their impact on global politics, arguing that these entities possess authority and autonomy beyond just being instruments of states.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael Barnett and Martha Finnemore, both of whom provide insights into the functioning of international organizations.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include the use of expertise by the IMF, the redefinition of 'refugees' by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and the UN Secretariat's response during the Rwandan genocide.
- Q: When was 'Rules for the World' published? A: 'Rules for the World' was published on October 12, 2004.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The book falls under the category of Foreign & International Law.
- Q: How many pages does 'Rules for the World' have? A: The book has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Rules for the World' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'Rules for the World' provides theoretical foundations and insights that are valuable for academic study and research in global politics and governance.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The currently available edition is the First Edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.