The retreat of the state
Subtitle: the diffusion of power in the world economy
By: Susan Strange.
Series: Cambridge studies in international relations ; 49
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
Subjects: Economic policy; International economic relations -- Political aspects; Power (Social sciences); World politics -- 1989-
Description: Adopting new and much more comprehensive concepts of both power and politics, The Retreat of the State develops a theoretical framework to show who really governs the world economy. It goes on to explore some of non-state authorities, from mafias to the Big Six accounting firms and international bureaucrats, whose power over who gets what in the world encroaches on that of national governments.

The book is a signpost, pointing to some promising new directions for the future development of research and teaching in international political economy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-209) and index.

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