International Organizations: Politics, Law, Practice
'Cogent, concise and intellectually incisive, this book will educate and motivate students, scholars and diplomats alike.'-Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, University of British Columbia'A much-needed addition to the field of international organizations.  Ian Hurd explores the key theoretical and practical issues concerning international organizations in a well-written, engaging, and comprehensive manner.'- Jon Pevehouse. University of Wisconsin'This terrific introduction by one of the leading younger scholars of International Organizations is core reading for any course on international institutions: it is accessible, comprehensive in its coverage of the key International Organizations, and compellingly structured according to states' obligations arising from an IO treaty, states' compliance with these obligations in practice, and the IO's powers to enforce compliance.'- Ulrich Sedelmeier, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science