2005, ISBN: 9780203087831

The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion foruminglobal politics. This is a concise and accessible introduction to its history, organization and politi… Meer...

The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion foruminglobal politics. This is a concise and accessible introduction to its history, organization and politics. Examiningthe development of the Assembly as a forum forimproving international cooperation, this study details itsdevelopment of shared norms and goals in the political context of the immediate post-World War II era.The Assembly has had to adapt quickly tothe Cold War, the South-North contentions over development, the dissolution of the Soviet bloc and the rise in concern about terrorism. Thisstudy alsopresents afascinatinglook ahead tothreepotential futures: a world of states, a world government, and a world of network governance. To flourish in any of thesecontexts it shows how thepractices of theinstitution will require considerable change. The common criticisms of the Assembly are also covered in depth, such as that it is just a talking shop; that it is hamstrung by the Security Council and that it benefits the rich at the expense of the poor. This is an ideal book for students of the United Nations, international organizations and global governance. The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion foruminglobal politics. This is a concise and accessible introduction to its history, organization and politics. Examiningthe development of the Assembly as a forum forimproving international cooperation, this study details itsdevelopment of shared norms and goals in the political context of the immediate post-World War II era.The Assembly has had to adapt quickly tothe Cold War, the South-North contentions over eBook PDF 03.11.2005 eBooks>Fremdsprachige eBooks>Englische eBooks, Taylor and Francis, .200<

ISBN: 9780203087831

The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum in global politics. This is a concise and accessible introduction to its history, organization and poli… Meer...

The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum in global politics. This is a concise and accessible introduction to its history, organization and politics. Examining the development of the Assembly as a forum for improving international cooperation, this study details its development of shared norms and goals in the political context of the immediate post-World War II era. The Assembly has had to adapt quickly to the Cold War, the South-North contentions over development, the dissolution of the Soviet bloc and the rise in concern about terrorism. This study also presents a fascinating look ahead to three potential futures: a world of states, a world government, and a world of network governance. To flourish in any of these contexts it shows how the practices of the institution will require considerable change. The common criticisms of the Assembly are also covered in depth, such as that it is just a talking shop; that it is hamstrung by the Security Council and that it benefits the rich at the expense of the poor. This is an ideal book for students of the United Nations, international organizations and global governance.; PDF; Politics, Philosphy & Religion > Politics & government, Taylor and Francis<

ISBN: 9780203087831

The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum UN General Assembly: The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion foru… Meer...

The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum UN General Assembly: The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum, Taylor And Francis<

ISBN: 9780203087831

The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum Un General Assembly: The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion foru… Meer...

The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum Un General Assembly: The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum, Taylor and Francis<

2005, ISBN: 9780203087831

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