The United Nations: 75 Years of Promoting Peace, Human Rights, and Development

The United Nations has been an essential actor in world politics for 75 years. Its entities have...
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Author: Kent J. Kille
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The United Nations: 75 Years of Promoting Peace, Human Rights, and Development by Kille, Kent J.

The United Nations: 75 Years of Promoting Peace, Human Rights, and Development

CHF 235.76

The United Nations: 75 Years of Promoting Peace, Human Rights, and Development

CHF 235.76
Author: Kent J. Kille
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

The United Nations has been an essential actor in world politics for 75 years. Its entities have eliminated smallpox, protected the ozone layer, promoted arms control, and helped to save the lives of over 90 million children. Yet, it is frequently criticized as ineffective and antiquated. This book provides a balanced and systematic overview of the UN's contributions and challenges, highlighting areas where it plays an essential role in global governance as well as areas of redundancy and needed reform.

This book provides readers with a clear, well-organized reference resource to the entire UN system--its principal organs, specialized agencies, programs and funds, and key issues of engagement. Through individual entries, it examines the history of UN engagement, ranging from peace and security to migration and climate change. It moves beyond a simple description of UN entities as it assesses the development of ideas (such as that of sustainable development), as well as responses to changes in world politics. Finally, it presents both the significant successes of UN work and continued challenges.



Author: Kent J. Kille, Alynna J. Lyon
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 09/08/2020
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.00w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781440851568


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 12/01/2020 pg. 106
Booklist 02/15/2021 pg. 8
Choice 04/01/2021

About the Author

Kent J. Kille is professor of political science and global and international studies at The College of Wooster.

Alynna J. Lyon is professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire.


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