The United Nations: A Beginner's Guide

by Norrie MacQueen

Overview

Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has had a powerful but controversial influence on global politics. In this well-written and informative guide, Norrie MacQueen provides a clear introduction to its institutions, remit, personalities, and role in the modern world. Defending it from common criticisms of bureaucratic paralysis and bias towards the developed world, MacQueen argues that its limitations are due to the complex web of national interests that it seeks to reconcile.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780741802
Publisher:	Oneworld Publications
Publication date:	12/01/2012
Series:	Beginner's Guides
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
File size:	807 KB

About the Author

Norrie Macqueen is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Dundee, UK. He is author of six books on the United Nations and a world expert on UN Peacekeeping.

Editorial Reviews

"An intelligent, engaging and highly accessible introduction."

King's College London Mats Berdal - Department of War Studies

"Coherent, concise and wide ranging. This guide does exactly what is required."

St Andrews University Mark Imber - Senior Lecturer in International Relations