Recognizing states : international society and the establishment of new states since 1776 /

This text charts the historical practice of recognizing states since the late 18th century and examines a central question raised by the new, lingering demands for statehood in different parts of the world: who qualifies for international recognition as a sovereign, independent state?

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Fabry, Mikulas
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford : Oxford University Press, ©2010.
Subjects:	State succession > History. Recognition (International law) > History. Legitimacy of governments. Self-determination, National. Succession d'États > Histoire. Reconnaissance (Droit international) > Histoire. Légitimité des gouvernements. Droit des peuples à disposer d'eux-mêmes. LAW > International. Legitimacy of governments Recognition (International law) Self-determination, National State succession Staat Gründung Anerkennung Völkerrecht Selbstbestimmungsrecht Souveränität Staatensukzession Soevereiniteit. Zelfbeschikkingsrecht. Nieuwe staten. Internationale betrekkingen. Geschichte 1776-2005 Electronic books. History
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Table of Contents:

Introduction
State recognition prior to 1815
New states in Latin America
New states in nineteenth-century Europe
New states between 1918 and 1945
New states in decolonization after 1945
New states in the post-Cold War period
Conclusion.