INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, INSTITUTIONAL LAW

Discover the fascinating world of international organizations and institutional law with this comprehensive textbook. The authors, Jerzy Menkes and Andrzej Wasilkowski, present a comprehensive look at the evolution of international cooperation, from ancient roots to modern challenges such as Brexit. This is an invaluable source of knowledge for students, researchers, and practitioners of international law.

• Comprehensive coverage of the topic: From antiquity to the present.
• Analysis of functioning: Using the example of the UN, WTO, and the Red Cross.
• Latest research: Takes into account changes in international law up to 2016.
• Precise explanations: The scope of organizations' activities in the context of state sovereignty.
• Case studies: Concrete examples illustrating how organizations work.
• Timeliness: Takes into account Brexit and other important events.

This textbook is an unparalleled source of knowledge about international organizations, offering an in-depth analysis of their history, structure, and functions. The authors discuss in detail the process of forming international organizations before the 20th century, emphasizing their key role in shaping the post-war world order. They explain how these organizations balance between regionalism and the pursuit of universalism, influencing interstate relations.

The book presents specific case studies of the activities of international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. These detailed case studies allow you to understand how these organizations function in practice, what challenges they face, and what successes they achieve. The authors also analyze the impact of the latest changes in international law, including the Draft Articles on the Responsibility of International Organizations adopted by the International Law Commission in 2011.

This publication is the result of the latest research in the field of international organizations, offering the reader up-to-date and reliable information. The material also covers the most important changes in the functioning of international organizations in recent years, events that have significantly influenced their activities, and changes in international law. Thanks to this, the textbook is an invaluable aid for anyone interested in international law and interstate cooperation.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN guarantees high quality content and editorial diligence. The book in paperback, format 237x166 mm, has 682 pages. Published in 2017, it is a current and comprehensive source of knowledge about international organizations and institutional law. Ideal for students of law, international relations, and anyone interested in global politics and cooperation.