The United Nations and Changing World Politics

The United Nations and Changing World Politics
ISBN-10
0813348471
ISBN-13
9780813348476
Series
The United Nations and Changing World Politics
Category
Political Science
Pages
422
Language
English
Published
2013-07-30
Publisher
Westview Press
Authors
David P. Forsythe, Roger A. Coate, Kelly-Kate Pease

Description

A comprehensive and contemporary examination of the United Nations, using a thematic approach to explore the UN's role in three core issues in international relations: international peace and security; human rights and humanitarian affairs; and building peace through sustainable development.

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