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Hanhimäki, Jussi M., 1965-

The United Nations : a very short introduction / Jussi M. Hanhimäki. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2008. - 171 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 199 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-161) and index.

The best hope of mankind? : a brief history of the UN -- An impossible hybrid : the structure of the United Nations -- Facing wars, confronting threats : the UN Security Council in action -- Peacekeeping to peacebuilding -- Economic development to human development -- Rights and responsibilities : human rights to human security -- Reform and challenges : the future of the United Nations.

ISBN: 9780195304374 (alk. paper) 0195304373 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008018818

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United Nations.

LC Class. No.: JZ4984.5 / H364 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 341.23