The Retreat of the State: The Diffusion of Power in the World Economy: 49 (Cambridge Studies in International Relations, Series Number 49)

The Retreat of the State: The Diffusion of Power in the World Economy: 49 (Cambridge Studies in International Relations, Series Number 49)

by SusanStrange (Author)

Synopsis

Adopting new and much more comprehensive concepts of both power and politics, The Retreat of the State develops a theoretical framework to show who really governs the world economy. It goes on to explore some of the non-state authorities, from mafias to the Big Six accounting firms and international bureaucrats, whose power over who gets what in the world encroaches on that of national governments. The book is a signpost, pointing to some promising new directions for the future development of research and teaching in international political economy. Its originality and scope make The Retreat of the State of great importance for scholars and students of international relations, business and management.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 14 Nov 1996

ISBN 10: 0521564409
ISBN 13: 9780521564403

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'Susan Strange's latest work, The Retreat of the State, goes a long way to breaking the bounds of traditional analyses of the international political economy. Instead of concentrating on well-covered ground involving trade relations and balances between states ... the book takes a much broader look at the functions of the world economy and the diffusion of authority within it to legitimately perform those functions.' The Review of Politics