The time is ripe for a new international organization, a Global Union based upon a limited sharing of sovereignty. This book examines the successes and failures of the European Union as a sovereignty-sharing organization, and suggests that this unique institution has a critical role to play in the development of a more effective world order. INDICE: Introduction PART I: TOWARDS EUROPEAN UNION The Rise of the Nation-State From Nationalism to Supranationalism Managing Supranationalism PART II:OPTIONS FOR GLOBAL GOVERNANCE The United Nations Other Potential Global Authorities Other Regional Unions PART III: A GLOBAL UNION Current EU thinking A Global Sharing of Sovereignty A Copernican Revolution Notes Bibliography Index
- ISBN: 978-0-230-23086-6
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 260
- Fecha Publicación: 09/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés