The United Nations in the 1990s

At a time when the UN demonstrates new vitality, this straightforward explanation of nearly a half century of the world organization's experience provides essential background. It sets out the fundamental features of the structure of the UN and traces the political developments around such topi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Baehr, Peter R., Gordenker, Leon (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 1994, 1994
Edition:Second Edition
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:At a time when the UN demonstrates new vitality, this straightforward explanation of nearly a half century of the world organization's experience provides essential background. It sets out the fundamental features of the structure of the UN and traces the political developments around such topics as maintaining international peace, protecting human rights, and improving economic welfare. Its authors are longtime observers and recognized scholars. Their transatlantic collaboration provides an extra edge of objectivity
Physical Description:XV, 197 p online resource
ISBN:9781349232635