In 1995 the United Nations celebrated its 50th anniversary, ensuring that public and scholarly interest in this increasingly important field of international politics is particularly high at this point in time. This two-volume set, reproducing official documents in this field (such as charters, statutes, and other legal instruments) provides easy access to the legal bases of international organizations. As such, the set will be an invaluable addition to the library of all scholars and practitioners of international law.