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Mark Bevir Governance (Paperback) Very Short Introductions. Author: Mark Bevir. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund make loans conditional on 'good governance'. Climate change and avian flu appear as issues of 'global governance'. The U.S. Forest Service calls for 'collaborative governance'. Further DetailsTitle: Governance Condition: New Format: Paperback Author: Mark Bevir ISBN-10: 0199606412 Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction EAN: 9780199606412 ISBN: 9780199606412 Publisher: Oxford University Press Release Date: 10/25/2012 Description: The word 'governance' is ubiquitous. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund make loans conditional on 'good governance'. Climate change and avian flu appear as issues of 'global governance'. The European Union issues a White Paper on 'Governance'. The U.S. Forest Service calls for 'collaborative governance'. What accounts for the pervasive use of the term 'governance' and to what does it refer? It has a bewildering set of answers. The word 'governance' is used in a variety of contexts, but at a general level, it refers to all forms of social coordination and patterns of rule. In this Very Short Introduction, Mark Bevir considers not only the main theories of governance, but also their impact in a variety of areas including corporate, public, and global affairs. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Genre: Business & Finance Topic: Law & Politics Item Height: 115mm Item Length: 181mm Item Width: 8mm Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Series: Very Short Introductions Item Weight: 136g Release Year: 2012 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.