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The United Nations: Reality and Ideal examines the structure, operation and history of the United Nations. It explains the historical roots of the UN system and its legal and organizational structures and sets out what the organization and its partners do in relation to major global events and issue...

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Main Authors: Baehr, Peter R. (Author), Gordenker, Leon (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
Edition:Fourth Edition.
Subjects:
Political Science and International Relations.
Diplomacy.
International Organization.
International Relations.
International organization.
International relations.
Political science.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The United Nations: Reality and Ideal examines the structure, operation and history of the United Nations. It explains the historical roots of the UN system and its legal and organizational structures and sets out what the organization and its partners do in relation to major global events and issues. This revised and updated edition gives extended attention to peace-maintenance, human rights and economic and social development and examines the special position of the United States.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XVIII, 196 pages)
ISBN:9780230501096
DOI:10.1057/9780230501096