Includes bibliographies and indexes.

1. Some dilemmas of knowledge and power: an introduction / William M. Evan -- Part I: International scientific and professional associations (ISPAs) as transnational actors -- 2. Alternative models of ISPAs / Diana Crane -- Varieties of ISPAs: their forms and functions / Louis Kriesberg -- Part II: Economic impact of ISPAs -- 4. Networks of economists: their role in international monetary reforms / Harry G. Johnson -- 5. Project LINK: policy implications for the world economy / Lawrence R. Klein -- 6. Global modeling and decision-making / Mihajlo D. Mesarovic and Barry B. Hughes -- Part III: Political impact of ISPAs -- 7. COSPAR and SCOR: the political influence of the committee on space research and the scientific committee on oceanic research / Edward Miles -- Stockholm and Vancouver: the role of ISPAs at UN conferences / Anne Thompson Feraru -- 9. The political significance of Pugwash / Michael J. Pentz and Gillian Slovo -- 10. The Club of Rome and its policy impact / Alexander King -- Part IV: Social and cultural impact of ISPAs -- 11. Do ISPAs promote global integration? / Robert C. Angell -- 12. International organizations of teachers: their policy impact / William G. Carr -- 13. Human rights organizations / Harry M. Scoble and Laurie S. Wiseberg.