TÃtulo : |
The handbook of global companies |
Tipo de documento: |
texto impreso |
Autores: |
John Mikler, Editor |
Editorial: |
Wiley-Blackwell |
Fecha de publicación: |
2013 |
Número de páginas: |
522 páginas. |
ISBN/ISSN/DL: |
978-0-470-67323-2 |
Idioma : |
Inglés (eng) |
Palabras clave: |
CompañÃas multinacionales -- Empresas |
Clasificación: |
338.88 Multinacionales |
Resumen: |
The Handbook of Global Companies brings together original research addressing the latest theories and empirical analysis surrounding the role of global companies in local, national, and international governance. *Offers new insights into the role of global companies in relation to policy and governance at local, national, and international levels *Brings together newly-commissioned research by a global team of established and up-and-coming scholars from the fields of international relations, political science, public policy, and beyond *Considers the environmental and societal responsibilities of global corporations. *Covers topics including the spatial locations of global companies; debate about the power they wield and their role as catalysts in new forms of governance; and the ways in which global companies share authority with the state and international organizations to drive policy processes *Speculates on the broader potential and limitations of global governance |
Nota de contenido: |
Locating global companies -- Global companies and power -- Global companies and the state -- Global companies and international organizations -- Global companies a nd society -- The exercise and limitations of private global governance |
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