United Nations - Hardcover
The United Nations (UN) is an association of countries that works for peace, human rights and better, healthier lives for all its members. This book looks at how the UN works, and at how well it has achieved its aims. The UN is sometimes criticised, but it has been highly successful in its achievements, particularly in the fields of health and human rights.
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Stewart Ross is a popular, prize-winning children's author. He has written over one hundred books for children, including many on 20th century history. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Stewart taught history, English and politics for ten years to children of all ages.
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Grade 6 Up-- In an attractive format, this sturdy volume discusses the history of the United Nations from pre-League of Nations days to the present. The text is clear and well organized. Included are a general history, the structure of the UN, specific case studies of UN involvement, and special world problems of concern to the UN. A cursory look at some of the UN's specialized international organizations--such as the World Health Organization--is also included. The U. S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO in 1984 is briefly discussed in terms of the official reasons and some possible additional motives. In this context, a reference to the "hostility of the Reagan administration to the UN" goes without further explanation. This is an unfortunate slip in an otherwise balanced, unbiased overview of the situation. Black-and-white or color illustrations or photographs are found on every page; in the section on case studies, the colorful maps are particularly helpful in clarifying information. Similar in scope and reading level to the Woods' The United Nations (Watts, 1985), this title is more visually appealing and offers chronologies and an arrangement that will attract students. --Marilyn Long Graham, Jacksonville Public Libraries, FL
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherHodder Wayland Childrens
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 075024335X
- ISBN 13 9780750243353
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages48
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