The Group of 7/8

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Hugo Dobson's new book, The Group of 7/8, is an up-to-date introduction to the history, present and future of the G7/8 summits. This book aims to explore the role that the G8 plays and will play in global governance.How can one begin to understand the G8 and its position in global governance? Hugo Dobson proceeds to examine this question in terms of the G8's relationship to the more formal and truly institutionalized mechanisms of global governance; like the United Nations (UN), World Bank (WB) and World Trade Organization (WTO). Divided into six chapters, this book provides an innovative and informative contribution to understanding the dynamics of global governance and is especially relevant to promoting this area of investigation in the future.The Group of 7/8 is a core introductory guide and an essential purchase for students and professionals alike in the field of international relations.