The New United Nations / Edition 1

by John Allphin Moore, Jr., Jerry Pubantz

Overview

A comprehensive guide to the world body's institutions, procedures, policies, specialized agencies, historic personalities, initiatives, and involvement in world affairs, The New United Nations is organized thematically, blending both topical and chronological explanations making reference to current scholarly terms and theories. The first textbook of its kind on the market, it presents the UN in its evolving role in this new era since the Cold War and shows its responsibilities for meeting challenges to the global community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780131844889
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/26/2005
Series:	MySearchLab Series 15% off Series
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.82(d)

About the Author

John A. Moore is Professor at California State Polytechnic University

Jerry Pubantz is Professor of Political Science at Salem College

Table of Contents

1. The Many Places of the United Nations. 2. The UN's Origins and History.3. Evolving Charter.4. Evolving Institutions.5. Maintaining International Peace and Security.6. Peacekeeping and Nation-Building.7. Making Global Public Policy: Promoting Civil Society, Human Rights, Women.8. Economic Development, the Environment, and Health Policy.9. Epilogue. 10. Acknowledgments 11. Appendices