In today's uncertain world, the concept of global governancehas never been more relevant or widely discussed. But what doesthis elusive idea really mean, and why has it become so important?This pacey introduction sheds new light on the issues involved,offering readers a comprehensive account of competing conceptionsof global governance, and evaluating the ways in which rivaltheories strive to make sense of our complex world.In a series of short, accessible chapters, Timothy Sinclair guidesreaders through the key perspectives on this crucial topic. Ineach, he assesses a range of actors and assumptions using realworld issues - from global financial crisis and climate change tothe politics of gender relations - to show how questions of globalgovernance carry quite specific implications for the everyday livesof people in different parts of the world. Supplemented bythought-provoking 'problems to consider', as well asannotated reading guides at the end of each section, the bookequips students to make up their own minds which approach orapproaches might be cogent and for what purposes. Written withverve and clarity, this compelling introduction brings problems ofglobal governance to life ably showing why and how they are bothrelevant and compelling for all citizens in the 21st century.