Non-State Actors as Standard Setters - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 052111490X ISBN 13: 9780521114905

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Riassunto

This analysis of 'globalised' standard-setting processes draws together insights from law, political sciences, sociology and social anthropology to assess the authority and accountability of non-state actors and the legitimacy and effectiveness of the processes. The essays offer new understandings of current governance problems, including environmental and financial standards, rules for military contractors and complex public-private partnerships, such as those intended to protect critical information infrastructure. The contributions also evaluate multi-stakeholder initiatives (such as the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative), and discuss the constitution of public norms in stateless areas. A synopsis of the latest results of the World Governance Indicator, arguably one of the most important surveys in the area today, is included.

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'Because of its broad coverage, the book provides inspiration not only in terms of empirical cases but also for more research at the disciplinary frontiers. Legal scholars, political scientists and sociologists interested in the phenomenon of non-state standard setting are presented with an inspiring account of how a joint interdisciplinary effort can provide a more complete understanding of the role of non-state actors in contemporary world politics. Overall, Non-State Actors as Standard Setters offers a fascinating account of the diversity associated with standard setting by non-state actors.' Kathrin Ludwig and Philipp Pattberg, Transnational Environmental Law

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This book explores how non-state actors, such as NGOs and companies, shape rules on an international or local level. Case-studies ranging from environmental and financial standards over rules for military contractors to governance in failing states analyse whether these processes are legitimate and effective.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 052111490X
• ISBN 13: 9780521114905
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 608
• Redattore: Peters Anne, Koechlin Lic. Phil. Lucy, Förster Till, Fenner Zinkernagel B.A. M.A. Gretta