The United Nations in the 1990s

Description

At a time when the UN demonstrates new vitality, this straightforward explanation of nearly a half century of the world organization's experience provides essential background. It sets out the fundamental features of the structure of the UN and traces the political developments around such topics as maintaining international peace, protecting human rights, and improving economic welfare. Its authors are longtime observers and recognized scholars. Their transatlantic collaboration provides an extra edge of objectivity. Front Matter....Pages i-xv Introduction....Pages 1-18 Charter and Structure of the United Nations....Pages 19-41 Membership and Decision-making....Pages 42-59 The Maintenance of Peace and Security....Pages 60-98 Human Rights....Pages 99-115 From Colonialism to Independence....Pages 116-127 Cooperation for Economic and Social Progress....Pages 128-147 The 1990s: A Changing UN....Pages 148-158 Back Matter....Pages 159-197