United Nations in the 21st Century

Summary

This comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the UN explores its historical, institutional, and theoretical foundations as well as major global challenges facing the organization today, including threats to peace and security, the refugee crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, and existential challenges of climate change and sustainability.

Product details

• Authors: Margaret P. Karns, Karns Margaret P., Alynna J. Lyon, Lyon Alynna J., Karen A. Mingst, Karen A. Karns Mingst
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2022
• EAN: 9780367481537
• ISBN: 978-0-367-48153-7
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intergovernmental Organizations, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, 21st Century, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, Political structure & processes, Peace studies and conflict resolution, International institutions, Human Geography, Peace studies & conflict resolution, Political structure and processes, United Nations & Un Agencies