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United Nations in the Contemporary World

- Whittaker, D: United Nations in the Contemporary World

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  • Bog, paperback
  • Engelsk

Beskrivelse

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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Detaljer
  • SprogEngelsk
  • Sidetal144
  • Udgivelsesdato23-10-2013
  • ISBN139780415153171
  • Forlag Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • FormatPaperback
Størrelse og vægt
  • Vægt181 g
  • Dybde0,8 cm
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    10 cm
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    13,8 cm
    21,6 cm

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