The United Nations / Edition 2

by Sven Bernhard Gareis

Overview

There hardly seems to be a global issue in the world today in which the United Nations (UN) is not expected to play a key role. And indeed, despite a persistent gulf between high expectations and the UN's capacities, the organization continues to be a unique and indispensable actor in areas such as peace maintenance, human rights protection, and development.

Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this highly acclaimed text provides a concise analysis of the UN, its structure and work, achievements and shortcomings, and its likely role and prospects in the twenty-first century. The new edition covers the latest institutional and structural developments - including the creation of the Peacebuilding Commission and the establishment of a permanent Human Rights Council - and reflects recent debates on UN reform.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230208902
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/08/2012
Edition description:	2nd ed. 2012
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Sven Bernhard Gareis is Deputy Dean at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Professor of Political Science at the University of Münster, Germany.
Sven Bernhard Gareis is Deputy Dean at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Professor of Political Science at the University of Münster, Germany.

Table of Contents

The United Nations System
Institution-Building, Regime Impact, and Globalization: The Role and Function of the UN
The Core of the United Nations: Collective Security
The Changing Practice of Peacekeeping
The United Nations and Human Rights: Normative Development, Codification, and Definition
Human Rights Protection: Institutional Framework and Code of Practice
Economic, Developmental and Environmental Questions in the UN: Problem Areas and Institutional Design
Reforms for the Twenty-first Century
Conclusions.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Review of previous edition: 'This is a finely written, informative and well-structured book with a precise narrative that gives a bold critique of the UN and the need for reform.' - Norman Sempijja, In-Spire Journal of Law, Politics and Societies

Editorial Reviews

Review of previous edition:
'This is a finely written, informative and well-structured book with a precise narrative that gives a bold critique of the UN and the need for reform.' - Norman Sempijja, In-Spire Journal of Law, Politics and Societies"

Review of previous edition:
'This is a finely written, informative and well-structured book with a precise narrative that gives a bold critique of the UN and the need for reform.' - Norman Sempijja, In-Spire Journal of Law, Politics and Societies"

Review of previous edition:

'This is a finely written, informative and well-structured book with a precise narrative that gives a bold critique of the UN and the need for reform.' - Norman Sempijja, In-Spire Journal of Law, Politics and Societies

Review of previous edition: 'This is a finely written, informative and well-structured book with a precise narrative that gives a bold critique of the UN and the need for reform.' - Norman Sempijja, In-Spire Journal of Law, Politics and Societies

From the Publisher