The History and Structure of the United Nations: Development and Function
Since ancient times, rulers of stales, kingdoms, and other political bodies have negotiated with each other for the purposes of ending or averting military conflict. For many centuries, war was the primary means of defining relationships between nations, as the victors could then dictate the terms of surrender to the losers. In this way, the earliest forms of international law began to take shape.\ Following the tremendous losses of World War II, world leaders saw the importance of creating a...
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Since ancient times, rulers of stales, kingdoms, and other political bodies have negotiated with each other for the purposes of ending or averting military conflict. For many centuries, war was the primary means of defining relationships between nations, as the victors could then dictate the terms of surrender to the losers. In this way, the earliest forms of international law began to take shape.Following the tremendous losses of World War II, world leaders saw the importance of creating a global body whose resolutions would have enough power to influence states toward peaceful solutions to their problems. After decades of negotiation and the hard-won experiences gained through bloody conflict, the international community was able to convene an international body of real significance, the modern United Nations.School Library JournalGr 9 Up The story of the United Nations is interesting and important, so it is unfortunate that this text is so unnecessarily complicated and unapproachable. While the format and layout seem to target upper elementary or middle school students, the content is more advanced. While strong on UN Charter details and procedures, the author bypasses the essential human story of the organization: alleviating suffering, ending bloodshed, and ensuring peaceful international cooperation. Stock full-page photos, in color and black and white, appear throughout.-Tracy H. Chrenka, Forest Hills Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI
Introduction 6Before the United Nations 9Purposes and Principles: The UN Charter 23The United Nations: Policy-Making Bodies and Their Functions 33The UN's Judicial Organ: The International Court of Justice 47The UN's Administrative and Executive Body: The Secretariat 55Financing the United Nations 65Time Line 76Glossary 78Further Reading 81For More Information 82Reports and Projects 83Bibliography 84Index 85Picture Credits 87Biographies 88
\ School Library JournalGr 9 Up The story of the United Nations is interesting and important, so it is unfortunate that this text is so unnecessarily complicated and unapproachable. While the format and layout seem to target upper elementary or middle school students, the content is more advanced. While strong on UN Charter details and procedures, the author bypasses the essential human story of the organization: alleviating suffering, ending bloodshed, and ensuring peaceful international cooperation. Stock full-page photos, in color and black and white, appear throughout.-Tracy H. Chrenka, Forest Hills Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI\ \ \
