In this impressive work, Michael Zürn offers a sophisticated but accessible guide for readers trying to grasp the evolution of global governance in the conflict-ridden world of today. Zürn observes that world politics is embedded in a norma tive and institutional structure dominated by hierarchies and power inequalities. This structure creates contestation, resis tance, and distributional conflicts. The author identifies the conditions under which struggles in the global governance system lead to decline or deepening.

Theory of Global Governance: Authority, Legitimacy and Contestation

Jan Zielonka
2022-01-01

Abstract

In this impressive work, Michael Zürn offers a sophisticated but accessible guide for readers trying to grasp the evolution of global governance in the conflict-ridden world of today. Zürn observes that world politics is embedded in a norma tive and institutional structure dominated by hierarchies and power inequalities. This structure creates contestation, resis tance, and distributional conflicts. The author identifies the conditions under which struggles in the global governance system lead to decline or deepening.
2022
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