Leon Gordenker

The UN Secretary-General and Secretariat

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The new edition of this accessible introduction to the important role of the United Nations Secretary-General continues to offer a keen insight into the United Nations - the Secretariat and its head, the Secretary-General, summing up the history, structure, strengths and weaknesses, and continuing operations of an ever-present global institution. Written by a recognized authority on the subject, this book continues to be the ideal interpretative introduction for students of the UN, international organizations and global governance.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 322g
• ISBN-13: 9780415778404
• ISBN-10: 0415778409
• Artikelnr.: 30517560

Autorenporträt

Leon Gordenker is Emeritus Professor of Politics at Princeton University, USA and Senior Visiting Research Professor at the Roosevelt Study Center, Middelburg, the Netherlands. He is a long-time observer of international organization and has written extensively on the United Nations and organized transnational relationships.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. Blueprint and Evolution of an International Office 3.
The UN Secretariat and Its Responsible Chief 4. The Secretary-General as
World Constable 5. Promoting Global General Welfare 6. Reaching Out to
Broader Publics 7. Conclusion

---

1. Introduction 2. Blueprint and Evolution of an International Office 3. The UN Secretariat and Its Responsible Chief 4. The Secretary-General as World Constable 5. Promoting Global General Welfare 6. Reaching Out to Broader Publics 7. Conclusion