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Duxbury, Alison, 1970-

Participation of states in international organisations : the role of human rights and democracy / by Alison Duxbury. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2013. - xxvi, 349 pages ; 24 cm. - Cambridge studies in international and comparative law ; 71 . - Cambridge studies in international and comparative law ; 71. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 318-334) and index.

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

ISBN: 9781107690240 1107690242

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB369403 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016467727 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
International agencies--Membership.
Human rights.
Democracy.
Human Rights
Droits de l'homme (Droit international)
Democracy.
Human rights.
International agencies--Membership.

LC Class. No.: JZ4850 / .D89 2013