The third edition of Clive Archer's widely used textbook continues to provide students with an introduction to International Organisations, exploring their rise, their development in the 20th century and accounts for their significance in the modern international political and economic system. International Organisations 3rd edition : * has been fully revised and updated to take into account the considerable developments in the field since the last edition was published in 1992 * continues to offer a unique concise, yet comprehensive, approach, giving students an accessible and manageable introduction to this core part of International Relations. * offers authoritative guides to further reading.