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1 online resource |
| Contents |
The best hope of mankind? : A brief history of the UN -- An impossible hybrid : the structure of the United Nations -- Facing wars, confronting threats : the UN Security Council in action -- Peacekeeping to peacebuilding -- Economic development to human development -- Rights and responsibilities : human rights to human security -- Reform and challenges : the future of the United Nations |
| Summary |
After seven decades of existence has the UN become obsolete? Is it ripe for retirement? As Jussi Hanhimaki proves in the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, the answer is no. In the second decade of the twenty-first century the UN remains an indispensable organization that continues to save lives and improve the world as its founders hoped. Since its original publication in 2008, this 2nd edition includes more recent examples of the UN Security Council in action and peacekeeping efforts while exploring its most recent successes and failures. -- -- ABOUT THE SERIES:The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
United Nations.
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HISTORY -- Europe -- Great Britain.
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LAW -- International.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780190222710 |
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0190222719 |
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9780190222727 |
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0190222727 |
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