global problems and American power Bukovansky, Mlada Clark, Ian 1949- Bukovansky, Mlada Eckersley, Robyn 1958- Price, Richard M. 1964- Reus-Smit, Christian 1961- Wheeler, Nicholas J. text bibliography enk New York Cambridge University Press 2012 monographic eng

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290 pages ; "The language of special responsibilities is ubiquitous in world politics, with policymakers and commentators alike speaking and acting as though particular states have, or ought to have, unique obligations in managing global problems. Surprisingly, scholars are yet to provide any in-depth analysis of this fascinating aspect of world politics. This path-breaking study examines the nature of special responsibilities, the complex politics that surround them and how they condition international social power. The argument is illustrated with detailed case-studies of nuclear proliferation, climate change and global finance. All three problems have been addressed by an allocation of special responsibilities, but while this has structured politics in these areas, it has also been the subject of ongoing contestation. With a focus on the United States, this book argues that power must be understood as a social phenomenon and that American power varies significantly across security, economic and environmental domains"-- HKBU Library Mlada Bukovansky, Ian Clark, Robyn Eckersley, Richard Price, Christian Reus-Smit, Nicholas J. Wheeler. International relations Moral and ethical aspects Responsibility Political aspects POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General United States Foreign relations Moral and ethical aspects JZ1306 S741 2012 9781107021358 9781107691698 SDU 120305