Regionalism in World Politics: Regional Organization and International Order

by Louise L'Estrange Fawcett (Editor)

This book brings together the many different institutions and ideas to be found under the label of 'regionalism'; it places the revival of regionalism in a broader historical perspective; it asks whether there are common factors behind the revival of regionalism in so many different parts of the world; and it analyzes the cumulative impact of different brands of regionalism on international order.
Leading specialists examine recent developments in regional cooperation in different parts of the world. They take a critical look at recent trends towards the new regionalism and regionalization, assessing their origins, their present and future prospects; and their place in the evolving international order. As well as concentrating on specific regions, including Pacific-Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East, the book looks at theories of regionalism, the balance between regionalization and globalization in the world economy, the relationship between regional organizations and the United Nations, and the relationship between the revival of regionalism and questions of identity and nationalism.

356 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1996

Reviews

[Deden Alfathimy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got a same idea about this book from Buzan's Regions Power, it tries to grasp the realm between domestic and world but with broader perspective and issue than security thinking. It provides a chapter of historical development of regionalism, theoretical perspectives, and several example chapters of regions all-over the world.