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  The United Nations: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides (Oneworld)) (Paperback) By (author) Norrie Macqueen

  

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  Short Description for The United NationsSince its inception in 1945, the United Nations has had a powerful but controversial influence on global politics. This guide provides an introduction to its institutions, remit, personalities, and role in the modern world. It argues that its limitations are due to the complex web of national interests that it seeks to reconcile.
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  • Publisher: Oneworld Publications
  • Published: 01 July 2010
  • Format: Paperback 216 pages
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  • Categories: Diplomacy | United Nations & UN Agencies
  • ISBN 13: 9781851687527 ISBN 10: 1851687521
  • Sales rank: 255,457

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• Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has had a powerful but controversial influence on global politics. In this well-written and informative guide, Norrie MacQueen provides a clear introduction to its institutions, remit, personalities, and role in the modern world. Defending it from common criticisms of bureaucratic paralysis and bias towards the developed world, MacQueen argues that its limitations are due to the complex web of national interests that it seeks to reconcile.