Commonwealth

<P>The Commonwealth consists of only a quarter of the world¿s states and yet the Commonwealth Secretariat and Foundation have made and continue to make a significant contribution to global politics.</P><P></P><P><EM>Commonwealth</EM> is a superb examination of an often neglected but crucial force in world affairs. Timothy M. Shaw;</P><UL><P><LI>explains the history, structure and future of the Commonwealth</LI><LI>demonstrates the central role that the Commonwealth has played in advancing decolonization and supporting multiculturalism, democracy and human rights</LI><LI>details the significant links between Commonwealth institutions and myriad networks concerned with education, development, gender, health, islands, literature, media and sport</LI><LI>examines the Commonwealth within the context of wider debates about ¿global¿ governance and globalization.</LI></UL>