Synopses & Reviews
This text examines the structure, operation and history of the United Nations. It explains the historical roots of the UN system, its legal and organizational structures, and what the organization and its partners do in relation to major global events and issues. This revised and updated edition gives extended attention to peace-maintenance, human rights and economic and social development and examines the special position of the United States.
Synopsis
The United Nations: Reality and Ideal examines the structure, operation and history of the United Nations. It explains the historical roots of the UN system and its legal and organizational structures and sets out what the organization and its partners do in relation to major global events and issues. This revised and updated edition gives extended attention to peace-maintenance, human rights and economic and social development and examines the special position of the United States.
About the Author
Peter R. Baehr is Honorary Professor of Human Rights at Utrecht University. Leon Gordenker is Professor Emeritus of Politics at Princeton University.
Table of Contents
Preface * Introduction * Charter and Structure of the United Nations * Membership and Decision-Making * The Maintenance of Peace and Security * Human Rights and Decolonization * Cooperation for Economic and Social Progress * The 21st Century * Appendix: Charter of the United Nations * Bibliography