G20 Governance for a Globalized World

'The Group of 20 has become a crucial and influential actor in the financial, economic and gradually other sectors of global governance. Written by one of the foremost scholars in the field who has analyzed the G20 forum and its predecessors both empirically and theoretically for almost two and a half decades, this book provides a systematic, well-argued, comprehensive chronological examination of the G20, resting on a solid theoretical basis. It is a most valuable and welcome addition to literature on this complex subject. Reading it will benefit academics, students of international relations and policy-makers alike.' Peter I. Hajnal, University of Toronto, Canada 'This is the first serious book-length study of what is arguably the most important forum in the world, the G20. John Kirton's knowledge of this 'hub' of global governance is comprehensive and deeply nuanced. Based on extensive interviews, knowledge of the literature, and personal experience, G20 Governance for a Globalized World will generate keen attention from an extensive readership among both academics and practitioners.' Andrew F. Cooper, University of Waterloo, Canada and BSIA and Distinguished Fellow, The Centre for International Governance Innovation 'Anyone who knows John J. Kirton and his extensive work on global ’G-governance’ may agree with me that he is an authority in the field. G20 Governance for a Globalized World is an obvious demonstration of this fact ... the book is an exceptionally neatly structured, well-documented scholarly account and excellent reading for those interested in global governance, international relations theory and the rapidly transforming international system in general terms. ... G20 Governance for a Globalized World is a fundamental work for understanding the changing global scene with all its intertwined entities and processes, and one of the major sources for further research on global governance. ... It is highly recommended not only to scholars, academi