This new book, part of Routledge's leading Global Institutions Series, is a highly accessible introduction to the history, present and future of the G7/8.
This crucial institution in world affairs is assessed by an clear set of chapters probing its key facets of its present and future:
* History and development * Key players in the summit process: prime ministers, presidents and ministers * Perspectives of member states * Summits domestic impacts and significance * Current debates in historical perspective * Key criticisms and new challenges * Emerging issues and future directions
This book is essential reading for all students of international relations, politics and of world affairs and history.
Author(s): Hugo Dobson
Series: Global Institutions
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 139
Book Cover......Page 1
Half-Title......Page 2
Series-Title......Page 3
Title......Page 6
Copyright......Page 7
Contents......Page 8
List of Boxes......Page 9
Foreword......Page 10
Preface......Page 13
List of Abbreviations......Page 15
Introduction......Page 16
1. History and Development......Page 20
2. Organization and Functioning......Page 37
3. Perspectives of Member States......Page 56
4. Achievements and Failures......Page 79
5. Criticisms and Challenges......Page 100
6. Future Directions......Page 113
Notes......Page 121
Select Bibliography and Electronic Resources......Page 131
Index......Page 134
