Edward Elgar Publishing Advanced Introduction to the Law of International Organizations (Elgar Advanced Introductions series)

The Advanced Introduction to the Law of International Organizations gives a nuanced overview of the legal mechanisms behind the operation of international organizations such as the UN, the EU and the World Bank. It offers perceptive insights by placing the law of international organizations in a political context and provides systematic discussion of a variety of relevant legal notions, ranging from the powers of international organizations to mechanisms of accountability. Written by a leading authority on the topic, it provides a concise and accessible examination of this developing facet of international law. Review 'This book constitutes another brick in the impressive oeuvre of Jan Klabbers, whose work on the law of international organisations has undoubtedly contributed to give depth and room for critical reflectionto what otherwise looks like a dry aggregation of practices and institutional arrangements. This inspiring presentation of the subject - which is anything but introductory - simultaneously remains an accessible read for all researchers, teachers, students and practitioners as it is written with the thought-provoking but elegant style which its author is famous for.' --- Jean d'Aspremont, University of Manchester, UK and University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands 'Written by one of the world's leading academics in the field of the law of international organizations, this book provides what it claims to offer. It is an introduction as it gives in a nutshell an easy-to-read general overview. It is advanced in the sense that it is written on the basis of profound knowledge of the field, and it has an excellent bibliography for those who want more. Like Rembrandt in his later works, Jan Klabbers is painting with broad strokes, in his own style, providing those who are not experts in the field a modern framework for better understanding international organizations and their law.' --- Niels Blokker, Leiden University, the Netherlands 'This book offers far more than an introduction - even an advanced one. It is an essential tool for the understanding of, and further research on, international organization. It is full of insight and original analysis.' --- Marc Weller, University of Cambridge and Lauterpacht Centre for International Law About the Author Jan Klabbers, Erik Castrén Institute, Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki, Finland