The United Nations A Concise Political Guide

The book serves as a comprehensive yet concise guide to the political workings of the United Nations system. It details the purposes and structure of the Organisation, with specific chapters on peace and security, disarmament, and human rights. In the final chapter the problems facing the UN are exa...

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Main Authors: Bailey, Sydney D., Daws, Sam (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 1995, 1995
Edition:Third Edition
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Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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