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OverviewThis comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organisation works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people everywhere. In addition to setting out the various roles played by principle UN organs and related organisations, Basic Facts about the United Nations documents the Organisation's contributions to international peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, humanitarian action, international law and decolonisation. Appendices contain current data on UN membership and peacekeeping operations, as well as contact information for UN information centres, services and offices. This latest edition has been revised to take account of significant developments in the world and the Organisation itself since 2011. Full Product DetailsAuthor: United Nations: Department of Public Information , United NationsPublisher: United Nations Imprint: United Nations Edition: 2014 ed Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.399kg ISBN: 9789211012798ISBN 10: 9211012791 Pages: 292 Publication Date: 29 October 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |