Binding: Paperback
Description: In the wake of the post - Cold War era the aftermath of 9/11, the 2008 global financial crisis and the emergence of the G 20 at the leaders level few commentators expected a reshaping of the global system towards multipolarity and away from the United States. And yet the Brics - encompassing Brazil Russia India China and South Africa - has emerged as a challenge to the international status quo. But what is its capacity as a transformative force? And can it provide a significant counter - narrative to the Western dominated global order? In this Very Short Introduction Andrew Cooper explores the emergence of the Brics as a concept. Drawing on historical precedent Cooper provides a contemporary analysis of the Brics practice and influence as as a forum and a lobby group in advancing a distinctive but amorphous agenda amongst global politics. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: The Brics: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Cooper Andrew F. (Professor The Balsillie School Of International Affairs And The Department Of Political Science University Of Waterloo.)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198723394
Pages: 160 Pages, 9 Black And White Halftones
Publication Date: 7/1/2016
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Political Economy