International organizations (IOs) are essential and controversial actors in global governance, working on just about every imaginable issue that states cannot easily address individually. The Second Edition of International Organizations in World Politics offers a comprehensive overview of major IOs and regional organizations and their role in global governance. Tamar Gutner presents a variety of theoretical approaches to analyzing the roles and impact of large IOs, including the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade Organization, and examines their historical development, governance structure, activities, and performance. For each IO, a detailed case study illuminates the constraints and challenges it faces in areas of contemporary global challenges like conflict resolution, development, the environment, trade, and financial crisis. The Second Edition includes updated coverage of IOs' responses to major world issues like the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and other geopolitical tensions.
Reviews
This text does an excellent job providing a historical foundation for each organization covered, which is then paired with robust, useful case studies. I would recommend this text for any international organizations course. -- Ryan Opsal * Review *
This book deftly combines careful theorizing of IOs with rigorous real-world applications through in-depth case studies. -- Geoffrey P. R. Wallace * Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9781544374666
Author Tamar L. Gutner
Format Paperback
Page Count 344
Imprint CQ Press
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 620g