World Federation?
A Critical Analysis of Federal World Government
by Ronald J. Glossop

The pros and cons of a democratic federal world government are carefully reasoned here, as are the basic concepts of such a federation, and the relationship of law and government. The analysis of the author, who is currently VP of WFA, brings one to the conclusion that a global federation is inevitable despite the many obstacles.

"As is the case of the 'true believers' of any philosophy, many proponents of a world democratic government display an element of Utopianism. Serious thought gives way to sloganeering. Ronald Glossop is an exception. A dedicated World Federalist, Glossop demonstrates that his devotion to the cause is the result of thorough analysis of all points of view, which he presents in this book with unusual fairness and accuracy. His work belongs in the library of every student of international relations, regardless of the reader's viewpoint.

It's an extremely well-balanced book. With a word change here or there, Chapter 5 could even be distributed by critics of world  federalism - and it's unusual to run across that much understanding of one's critics, not to mention stating the positions of one's critics in a fair and thoughtful manner." -- Michael S. McGuire

245 pages, hardcover. Published by McFarland Co. Inc., 1993
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