While the existence of transnational communities is increasingly recognized in globalization studies, very little is yet known about their impact on global governance. Studies investigating the role of transnational communities in international rule setting tend to specialize in specific types,...

Introduction : Maryland to Lagos, New York to the Arava -- Environmentalism and social theory -- Cultural modernization and modern environmentalism -- Transnationality and hybridity -- Waves of environmental organizations -- Multicultural environmentalisms in Turkey -- Cultural heritage and the...

Engaging each other : the weight of history-- And the challenges of the present -- Globalization and global union politics -- Societal politics and global governance -- Regulating the global state : beyond the social clause? -- Regulating capital : beyond corporate social responsibility --...