Overview

This completely revised edition of Linda Fasulo's popular guide to the United Nations surveys the world body's programs and activities, and covers key issues including human rights, climate change, counterterrorism, nuclear proliferation, peacekeeping, and UN reform. It also offers guidelines for setting up a Model UN. ""No one knows the big picture and inner workings of the UN better than Linda Fasulo. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in international affairs.""--Tom Brokaw, NBC News ""With fine journalistic clarity, the author leads readers through the complex organizational structure of the United Nations, shedding light on its mission, evolution, and controversies.""--Christine C. Menefee, School Library Journal ""The indispensable source on the United Nations for everyone from students to diplomats. I keep it handy on my desk.""--Joseph S. Nye, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

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Author:   Linda Fasulo
Publisher:   Yale University Press
Imprint:   Yale University Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.327kg
ISBN:  

9780300141979

ISBN 10:   0300141971
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   01 June 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9780300203653
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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'No one knows the big picture and inner workings of the UN better than Linda Fasulo. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in international affairs.' Tom Brokaw, NBC News 'With fine journalistic clarity, the author leads readers through the complex organizational structure of the United Nations, shedding light on its mission, evolution, and controversies.' Christine C. Menefee, School Library Journal 'The indispensable source on the United Nations for everyone from students to diplomats. I keep it handy on my desk.' Joseph S. Nye, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

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Linda Fasulo is a longtime independent correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR) and NBC News.

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