'This elegant, wise and distinctive text by an eminent Italian scholar offers a fresh perspective on the dynamics of international politics and global governance that will be equally enlightening for introductory students and experienced hands.' - A. J. R. Groom, University of Kent' 'The world may not have a fully functioning central government but it has many of its characteristics like leadership, hierarchy, institutions, and concerns about authority and legitimacy. Fulvio Attina points the way beyond out-dated notions of anarchy in international relations to a better understanding of the global political system.' - William R. Thompson, Indiana University 'The Global Political System remains, without a doubt, a key component in the current debate on globalisation, offering a neo-liberal approach to the latest global challenges.' -The International Spectator
