The United Nations: Reality and IdealThe 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. |
Contents
1 Introduction | 1 |
2 Charter and Structure of the United Nations | 19 |
3 Membership and Decisionmaking | 42 |
4 The Maintenance of Peace and Security | 61 |
5 Human Rights and Decolonization | 100 |
6 Cooperation for Economic and Social Progress | 125 |
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