Power and Governance in a Partially Globalized World

by Robert O. Keohane

As one of the most innovative and influential thinkers in international relations for more than three decades, Robert O. Keohane's groundbreaking work in institutional theory has redefined our understanding of international political economy. Consisting of a selection of his most recent essays, this absorbing book address such core issues as interdependence, institutions, the development of international law, globalization and global governance. The essays are placed in historical and intellectual context by a substantial new introduction outlining the developments in Keohane's thought, and in an original afterword, the author offers a challenging interpretation of the September 11th attacks and their aftermath. Undoubtedly, this book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in international relations.

Genres: International Relations, Politics

312 pages, Hardcover

First published August 22, 2002

About the author

Robert O. Keohane (b. 1941) is an American scholar of international relations, best known for his work on neoliberal institutionalism. His numerous books include After Hegemony (1984) and Power and Governance in a Partially Globalized World (2002). Currently a professor at the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University, Keohane has received numerous awards for his scholarship. Among these, he was honored with the Centennial Medal of the Harvard Graduate School in 2012. Keohane received his bachelor's degree in 1961 from Shimer College, a Great Books school where he now sits on the Board of Trustees. He received his graduate education at Harvard, where he completed his Ph.D. in 1966. (from Shimer College Wiki)

Reviews

[Donia]

Read for Globalization and Communication.

[Scott]

Keohane is on eof the main influences in IR. I like his ideas on iterdepedence. However, he seems to come across as a little conceited with his approach to this book that includes many of his essays, while he also boosts his grad students with their papers. There was a good article on Hobbes and the Leviathan that I always think is good, Hobbes was the man.

[Alyssa]

This was such a chore to read. Some chapters were better than others, but I found this to be -- overall -- unenjoyable and largely boring.