This book explores the work of transnational bureaucracy networks. These networks address global issues by creating rules transnational public law to be incorporated into national legal orders. As classical means fail to legitimize such activities, this book gives a practical account of viable alternative legitimacy mechanisms.

Autorentext
MICHAEL J. WARNING works as an attorney in Bremen, Germany. He studied law in Bremen and Groningen and worked in a project on transnational governance at the Collaborative Research Centre 'Transformations of the State' at the University of Bremen. He has counselled countries in South-East Europe, modernizing their chemicals legislation.

Inhalt
Introduction PART I: GLOBALIZATION AND THE STATE The Changing State Civil Society Actors International Institutional Cooperation Law and Globalization Conclusion PART II: SOLVING GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS Chemicals: A Global Challenge The System of International Chemical Safety Connections Conclusion PART III: THE SYSTEM OF TRANSNATIONAL PUBLIC GOVERNANCE Analyzing the System of International Chemical Safety Evaluation Conclusion PART IV: THE LEGITIMACY OF TRANSNATIONAL PUBLIC GOVERNANCE Concepts of Legitimacy Legitimacy and Law beyond the State Legitimacy and Technical Standards Legitimacy of Transnational Public Governance Prospects