The Working World of International Organizations: Authority, Capacity, Legitimacy
Authority Capacity Legitimacy: The Working World of International Organizations examines how state representatives, organizational leaders, and permanent staff shape decisions within international organizations. Its focus on agenda setting, financing, and operational centralization or decentralization suits readers studying global governance and institutional behavior.
At a glance
- Examines whether international organizations can act independently of states, and how that independence is shaped.
- Considers interactions among state representatives, chief officers, and permanent secretariat staff.
- Uses six international organizations to analyze agenda setting, financing, and the centralization or decentralization of operations.
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Pros
- Connects organizational decision-making to three concrete governance dilemmas: priorities, financing, and operational structure.
- Looks at interaction among multiple groups inside international organizations rather than treating them as unified actors.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
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| Publication date | March 11, 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0198719493 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0198719496 |
| Weight listed | 1.24 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 9.4 x 0.9 x 6.2 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying international organizations, global governance, or international public administration.
- Students and researchers interested in how institutional actors influence priorities, funding, and operations.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a general introduction to international relations or a practical guide to diplomacy.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book examine?
It examines how state representatives, chief officers, and permanent secretariat staff influence decisions in international organizations.
Which organizational questions does it cover?
The description identifies agenda and priority setting, financing, and the centralization or decentralization of operations.
How many pages is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 272 pages.
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