Routledge - Global Governance of Genetic Resources Book

Explore the complex evolution of multi-institutional governance architectures in world politics. This Routledge publication provides a fresh conceptual approach to understanding how institutions change over time. By distinguishing between two main types of institutional change, the book identifies the strategic context that drives government decisions regarding international cooperation. Through a detailed case study of genetic resources, the text demonstrates how the scope for change is often limited by asymmetries within the global biotechnology sector. This work offers a broad view of how structural constraints shape the way nations interact and manage shared resources. It is an essential resource for those studying political economy, international relations, and the governance of environmental resources.