The United Nations : the organisation at the heart of international diplomacy / written by Camille David ; in collaboration with Thomas Jacquemin ; translated by Rebecca Neal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

David, Camille, author.

50MINUTES.COM

Contributor:

Jacquemin, Thomas, contributor.

Neal, Rebecca, translator.

Series:

50Minutes.com, History

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United Nations--History.

United Nations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (62 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : 50Minutes.com, [2017]

Summary:

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the United Nations in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the history and principal achievements of the United Nations. The UN was founded in 1945 in the aftermath of the bloodiest war the world had ever seen, with its founding members aiming to maintain international peace and security and prevent destruction on such a vast scale from taking place again. Nowadays, the organisation consists of 193 members, meaning that almost every country in the world is represented, and its work spans a number of fields, including peacekeeping, the defence of human rights and sustainable development. In just 50 minutes you will: •Gain an understanding of the structure, aims and functioning of the United Nations •Learn about its main areas of activity and key related bodies •Understand the criticisms that have been levelled at the UN and the challenges facing it in the future ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

Contents:

Intro

The United Nations

Key information

Introduction

Political, social and economic context

The League of Nations (1919-1946): the forerunner of the United Nations

The interwar period, or the failure of peace

The Second World War and the desire for a new organisation

Biography

Franklin D. Roosevelt, American president

The creation of the United Nations

From plan to reality

The Charter of the United Nations

Impact

International peace and security

Disarmament and nuclear control

Support for economic wellbeing and cooperation

Support for social wellbeing and cooperation

A world without the UN

Summary

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Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9782806289957

2806289955

OCLC:

1020029170