This book explores the work of transnational bureaucracy networks. These networks address global issues by creating rules b transnational public law b to be incorporated into national legal orders. As classical means fail to legitimize such activities, this book gives a practical account of viable alternative legitimacy mechanisms. INDICE: Introduction - PART I: GLOBALIZATION AND THE STATE - The Changing State - Civil Society Actors - International Institutional Cooperation - Law and Globalization - Conclusion - PART II: SOLVING GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS- Chemicals: A Global Challenge - The System of International Chemical Safety- Connections - Conclusion - PART III: THE SYSTEM OF TRANSNATIONAL PUBLIC GOVERNANCE - Analyzing the System of International Chemical Safety - Evaluation -Conclusion - PART IV: THE LEGITIMACY OF TRANSNATIONAL PUBLIC GOVERNANCE - Concepts of Legitimacy - Legitimacy and Law beyond the State - Legitimacy and Technical Standards - Legitimacy of Transnational Public Governance - Prospects
- ISBN: 978-0-230-22887-0
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 304
- Fecha Publicación: 14/08/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés