United Nations in the Contemporary World Paperback / softback
by David J. Whittaker
Part of the The Making of the Contemporary World series
Paperback / softback
Description
Fifty years after the creation of the United Nations, there exists a vigorous debate as to its limitations and possibilities.
In United Nations in the Contemporary World, David J.
Whittaker examines how the UN works and assesses its position as a world organisation. The author explores the nature of the UN as a regime in contemporary international relations.
He considers the changing terms of reference of the UN and includes discussion of:* UN organisational procedures and principles;* recent historical case studies, including studies on peacekeeping* the role of the UN in global urbanisation, arms control and in supplying aid for refugees* past and future internal reform, goals, achievementsWith an annotated bibliography and a helpful glossary United Nations in the Contemporary World provides an interdisciplinary history of the UN and debates the key issues for its future.
David J Whittaker gives a cogent analysis of how the UN addresses today's world problems and how it can adapt for the future.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:18/09/1997
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- ISBN:9780415153171
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Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:18/09/1997
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415153171
