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Originally published in 1958, this book assesses the continuity and variety of international societies as they have existed in recent history. Although the study of international institutions is firmly based on a foundation of law, this book also encompasses sociology, history and politics
List of contents
Introduction: The Nature and Characteristics of International Relations 1: Fundamental Characteristics of the Group 2: The Question of Social Order. Annex: The Sociology of Conflicts Part 1: Origin and Foundation of Present-Day International Institutions 1. The Historical Evolution of International Relations and International Institutions up to the Second World War 2. International Relations After the Second World War 3. General Notions of Contemporary International Law 4. The Formal Sources of International Law Part 2: The States 1. The Constituent Elements 2: General Intercourse Between the States 3. Structural Relations Between States Part 3: International Organisations 1. The Notion of International Organisation 2. Some Major Juridical Problems of International Organisations 3. The United Nations and the Principal Regional Organisations.
About the author
Paul Reuter (1911 - 1990) was regarded as one of the twentieth century's greatest specialists on international law. The many books and articles he published on topics such as public international law, the law of treaties, international or European organizations bear witness to his expertise and are regarded as authoritative by academic and government circles alike.
Summary
Originally published in 1958, this book assesses the continuity and variety of international societies as they have existed in recent history. Although the study of international institutions is firmly based on a foundation of law, this book also encompasses sociology, history and politics
