International Organisations

This book on International Organisations authored by Prof. V. Rajyalakshmi is an immensely useful contribution to the literature on the subject. The contents of the book is organised in accordance with the UGC course content prescribed for the subject of “International Organisations: Law, Practice and Future”. Accordingly, the book is divided into six parts.

The First Part deals with Importance and Evolution of International Organisations and International Legal Personality. The Second Part is devoted to the discussion of United Nations as a Constitutional and Political System. The Third Part focuses on Specialised Agencies & Other IGOs—Their Constitution, Functions & Significance. The Fourth Part of the book describes the importance of regional organisations and further the mandate, limitations and achievements of various regional organisations. Discussion on NGO is contained in Part Five. The Last and Sixth Part of the book is devoted to the detailed examination of Peaceful Change through United Nations.

This book is specifically tailored to meet the academic requirements of post-graduate students of law (LLM) pursuing specialised studies in the subject of international law. This book provides the much awaited reading material for the students and other interested readers for developing a comprehensive understanding on the subject of International Organisations and also leaves a stimulating urge to further develop and advance learning.

   REVIEWS

This may be a good/above average book for basis reference i.e under graduate level. Overall quallity of the book is good--Dr.Momin Noorjahan, Assistant Prof. Faculty of Law, JMI                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

"...Writing of book is a wonderful effort and full satisfaction of academician. Particularly this book is on International Organisations will be much more fruitful for International Law Students .--Dr.Sukhwinder Kaur Vink, Asst. Professor of Law, RGNUL, Punjab

"... Legal content and coverage of the law in this book is good".- Dr. Khushboo Chauhan, Asst. Professor at School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru.

"... The book encapsulates wide topics of importance. It can be recommended for those looking for a bird's eye view of the subject".- Apoorv Bhardwaj, Asst. Professor Law, VSCLS, VIPS.

"... The book is worth reading for studnets, academician, it gives an insight into the International Governance."-- Dr. Gurujit Singh, Assistant Prof. of Law

Table of Cases

Part I

Importance and Evolution of International

Organisations and International Legal Personality

1. Importance, Nature and Evolution of International Organisations 

Part II

United Nations as a Constitutional and Political System

2. United Nations—Foundation and Constitution 

Part III

Specialised Agencies and Other IGOs — Their Constitution, Functions and Significance

3. UN Specialised Agencies and Other IGOs 

Part IV

Political Process and Regional Organisations

4. Regional Organisations 

xvi international organisations

Part V

Non-governmental Organisations

5. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) 

Part VI

Peaceful Change through United Nations

6. UN and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes 

Subject Index