The United Nations at Work - by Martin Ira Glassner (Hardcover)

About the Book

The debate over the nature and future of the United Nations began before its inception in 1945, and is likely to continue far into its second half-century. The purpose of this collection is to examine something generally ignored in the debate, even in the professional literature: what the United Nations actually does. The volume consists of original, authoritative, critical analyses of a sampling of key UN activities.

In addition to their credentials in their own specialties, most contributors have extensive UN experience as staff members, delegates or consultants. Most are international lawyers and the others have a wide variety of backgrounds. They come from 12 countries. Each chapter stands on its own as a significant contribution to our understanding of both the subject and the quiet, undramatic but vital worldwide work of the United Nations. Students, scholars, and other researchers involved with the United Nations and other intergovernmental organizations will find this work of particular interest.

Book Synopsis

The debate over the nature and future of the United Nations began before its inception in 1945, and is likely to continue far into its second half-century. The purpose of this collection is to examine something generally ignored in the debate, even in the professional literature: what the United Nations actually does. The volume consists of original, authoritative, critical analyses of a sampling of key UN activities.

In addition to their credentials in their own specialties, most contributors have extensive UN experience as staff members, delegates or consultants. Most are international lawyers and the others have a wide variety of backgrounds. They come from 12 countries. Each chapter stands on its own as a significant contribution to our understanding of both the subject and the quiet, undramatic but vital worldwide work of the United Nations. Students, scholars, and other researchers involved with the United Nations and other intergovernmental organizations will find this work of particular interest.

Review Quotes

?[P]uts in the hands of readers, clear and concise accounts of the UN's work in a wide variety of issues, many of which are contemporary, controversial or otherwise ignored or trivialized.?-European Journal of International Law

"ÝP¨uts in the hands of readers, clear and concise accounts of the UN's work in a wide variety of issues, many of which are contemporary, controversial or otherwise ignored or trivialized."-European Journal of International Law

"[P]uts in the hands of readers, clear and concise accounts of the UN's work in a wide variety of issues, many of which are contemporary, controversial or otherwise ignored or trivialized."-European Journal of International Law

About the Author

MARTIN IRA GLASSNER is University Professor of Geography Emeritus, Southern Connecticut State University./e A former U.S. Foreign Service Officer with service in Washington, Jamaica, and Chile, he has published extensively in political geography and has taught in Israel, Chile, and China. Professor Glassner represents the International Law Association at the United Nations.