The United Nations’ Top Job: A Close Look at the Work of Eight Secretaries General

By Lucia Mouat

Despite limited legal power, the job of the United Nations secretary-general has evolved into that of an often-effective global leader and mediator. When the Security Council is blocked - and sometimes even when it isn't - the UN's top official has played a key role in resolving international disputes. This book looks at the varied ways that the eight secretaries-general -- from risk-takers to cautious conservatives - have used their position to pursue the common goal of a more peaceful world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1484806190
• ISBN13: 9781484806197
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 530 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"