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Presenting An Account Of The International Labour Organization, This Book Provides The Readers With An Understanding Of Its Purpose And Structure. It Covers Key Areas Such As Major Moments Of Change, Leadership, Membership, Organizational Structure, Decision-making Capacity, And Contemporary Debates In Historical Perspective. Introduction -- A Brief History Of The Ilo -- Structure And Organization Of The Ilo -- The Ilo And Globalization -- The Declaration On Fundamental Principles And Rights At Work: A New Approach To Labor Standards -- The Ilo And The Wto: The Tortuous Case Of The Social Clause -- Decent Work, Fair Globalization And Strategic Planning: Somavia's Ilo -- The Ilo At Work In The 2007 Global Economic Crisis -- Concluding Thoughts: Whither The Ilo. Steve Hughes And Nigel Haworth. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.