The United Nations Today

by United Nations

Book Overview

The United Nations Today, formerly the Basic Facts about the UN, reflects the multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the work of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9211011604
• ISBN13: 9789211011609
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: United Nations Publications
• Length: 369 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

United Nation's Basic Facts

I received the book in good condition and far ahead of delivery schedule. I was really impressed on how soon the book was delivered.

Useful overview of the UN

This is a fairly quick read that covers the major details of the UN. It talks about hot it was founded, the departments, major policy changes and decisions, and the role it took in world affairs before the new millennium. It does feel a bit dated at this point, as it was written pre 9-11 and has not been updated. Still, it is a useful introduction to the UN and worth a read if that topic interests you and you have little to no other exposure. Not recommended for anyone already a student of International Relations. The key word in the title is "Basic."

Great book

Detailed books with precise well written information. A must have for who's interested.

Best summary available on the UN

The chief cause of opposition to the United Nations is lack of knowledge about what it is, what it does, what it can do and what it cannot do. If I were to pick one volume to help both supporters and critics understand what the United Nations is, this book would be it.