商品簡介
In this dictionary (a reprint from 2007), Fomerand (government, City U. of New York), who was associated with the UN Secretariat and the United Nations U., provides definitions and explanations to about 900 entries related to the United Nation's committees, organizations, leaders, terms, policies, and major events. A sampling of entries: International Monetary Fund, human rights, gender, illiteracy, Economic and Social Council, disarmament, war crimes tribunals, Somalia, Haiti, Kofi Annan, HIV/AIDS, and many associated committees, conventions, and organizations. A lengthy introduction covers its history. The UN's Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights are provided in the appendices, as are its membership and other ancillaries. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Jacques Fomerand is professor at John Jay College of the City University of New York and the former director of the United Nations University Office in North America.
