In today's uncertain world, the concept of global governance
has never been more relevant or widely discussed. But what does
this elusive idea really mean, and why has it become so important?
This pacey introduction sheds new light on the issues involved,
offering readers a comprehensive account of competing conceptions
of global governance, and evaluating the ways in which rival
theories strive to make sense of our complex world.

In a series of short, accessible chapters, Timothy Sinclair guides
readers through the key perspectives on this crucial topic. In
each, he assesses a range of actors and assumptions using real
world issues - from global financial crisis and climate change to
the politics of gender relations - to show how questions of global
governance carry quite specific implications for the everyday lives
of people in different parts of the world. Supplemented by
thought-provoking 'problems to consider', as well as
annotated reading guides at the end of each section, the book
equips students to make up their own minds which approach or
approaches might be cogent and for what purposes. Written with
verve and clarity, this compelling introduction brings problems of
global governance to life ably showing why and how they are both
relevant and compelling for all citizens in the 21st century.