Self-Determination and National Minorities [Paperback]

This meticulously researched book explores the relationship between self-determination and minority rights in international law. Highly detailed in its treatment of the subject, this volume looks at recent events, such as the atrocities in the former Yugoslavia, and provides the reader with significant clarification of the legal issues involved.

1. The Origins of National Consciousness
2. Self-Determination and the First World War
3. The Inter-War Years: The Minorities Treaties Regime
4. Self-Determination in Modern International Law: International Instruments and Judicial Decisions
5. Self-Determination in Modern International Law: The Practice of States
6. The Protection of Minorities
7. Definitions of the Term People
8. Secession
9. Irredentism
10. Historical Title
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index

An Australian lecurer in law has develoed a carefully researched doctoral dissertation into an extremely valuable reference on ethnic group rights in international law...Musgrave's comprehensive history offers richly detailed case studies from WWI through the break up of Yugoslavia. --Choice

The reflections on the international community's response to the disintegration of Yugoslavia are certainly welcome, and the book is well written. --The American Journal of International Law