International Organizations: Principles and Issues (7th Edition)

Bennett, A. LeRoy; Oliver, James K.

ISBN 10: 0130321850 / ISBN 13: 9780130321855

Editore: Pearson, 2001

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• Titolo: International Organizations: Principles and Issues (7th Edition)
• Editore: Pearson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0130321850
• ISBN 13: 9780130321855
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: new

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This comprehensive historical, institutional and functional/programmatic analysis of the development of contemporary international organizations in all forms, examines the activities of salient regional organizations and non-governmental organizations, as well as multinational corporations. Focusing on major principles, organizational characteristics, functions, and activities of the United Nations and UN system, the book strikes a balance between comprehensive coverage of the problems, inquiries, and decisions that face these organizations, with concise, accessible coverage of the subject. The volume addresses the league of nations, the genesis of the United Nations, basic principles, organization, structure and operations of the UN, peaceful settlement of disputes, collective security and peacekeeping, the search for justice under law, controlling the instruments of war, varieties of regionalism, globalization, transnational relations and international organization, promoting economic welfare, managing global resources, promoting social progress, human rights, international administration and international organization in retrospect and prospect, For individuals interested in international affairs and organizations.

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For upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses dealing with International Organizations, the United Nations, and the UN System. This comprehensive, historical, institutional, and functional/programmatic analysis of the development of contemporary international organizations in all forms, examines the activities of salient regional organizations and non governmental organizations, as well as multinational corporations. Focusing on major principles, organizational characteristics, functions, and activities of the United Nations and the UN system, the text strikes a balance between comprehensive coverage of the problems, inquiries, and decisions that face these organizations with concise, accessible treatment.