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United Nations in the Contemporary World (Paperback, New) Loot Price: R1,152
Discovery Miles 11 520

United Nations in the Contemporary World (Paperback, New)

David J. Whittaker

Series: The Making of the Contemporary World

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The United Nations was intended to be a powerful actor in the contemporary world. Fifty years after its creation, there exists a vigorous debate as to its limitations and possibilities. David J. Whittaker offers a concise critical analysis of the UN as a world organization and considers how it works, if its member states fail and what reforms are desireable and feasible. The text explores the nature of the UN as a "regime" in contemporary international relations. It considers the changing terms of reference of the UN and includes a series of case studies to illustrate the multifaceted activities of the UN - in peacekeeping, arms control, aid for refugees and complex issues associated with developing nations and global urbanization. The author also surveys the prospects for internal change and principles of the organization, and provides an interdisciplinary history of the UN and debates the key issues for its future. It includes an annotated bibliography, glossary and guide to further source material to aid individual research.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: The Making of the Contemporary World
Release date: September 1997
First published: 1997
Authors: David J. Whittaker
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 131
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-15317-1
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > International institutions > United Nations & UN agencies
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN: 0-415-15317-4
Barcode: 9780415153171

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