Political Order in Changing Societies

Today, we are witnessing most profound social change in the world. Whether in the east or the south, the west or the north, hundreds of millions of people, new nations and states, new public movements and ideologies have moved to the forefront of history. Broad-based and frequently turbulent popular movements have given expression, in a multidimensional and contradictory way, to a longing for independence, democracy and social justice. The idea of democratizing the entire world order has become a powerful socio-political force.

Fort the student of contemporary political science, this book will be of interest in that it presages the currently fashionable interest in institutions. It covers key areas of world politics such as globalisation, political economy, international law, and global democracy. It is written at an appropriate level for introductory level college courses.