The United Nations : states vs international laws /

"This book explores the structure of the UN, its achievements and its weaknesses, explaining what it can and cannot do, and why. It traces mankind's quest for international laws, especially with regard to war; and shows how the US shaped the UN and continues to direct and limit its functio...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wells, Donald A. (Donald Arthur), 1917-
Corporate Author: NetLibrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Algora Pub., [2005]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This book explores the structure of the UN, its achievements and its weaknesses, explaining what it can and cannot do, and why. It traces mankind's quest for international laws, especially with regard to war; and shows how the US shaped the UN and continues to direct and limit its functioning"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Includes index.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:viii, 181 pages ; 23 cm.
ISBN:0875863639 (electronic bk.)