Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. The move to institutions in the age of rights; 2. The challenge of universality: the League of Nations and United Nations; 3. Rights, regionalism and participation in Europe; 4. Restricting the ranks: excluding states from closed organisations; 5. The relationship between powers, purposes and participation in specialised organisations; 6. Legitimacy, democracy and membership; Conclusion.

Promotional Information

This book asks what are the roles of human rights and democracy in determining the states' ability to participate in international organisations?

About the Author

Alison Duxbury is an Associate Professor at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, where she teaches international law, international humanitarian law and international institutions.

Reviews

'… Duxbury's book represents a valuable contribution not only to the field of the history of international organisations but noticeably also to the literature on the law of international organisations. A clear structure and language, a solid methodology and a straightforward argumentation make the book an informative and stimulating read for a broad audience in the field of international law.' Sylvia Maus, Netherlands International Law Review

'… this study is a fine piece of work in which Duxbury has demonstrated her academic crafts(wo)manship. … it is also a pleasure to read it, and I have enjoyed it from the very beginning to the very end.' Niels Blokker, International Organizations Law Review