{"product_id":"the-united-nations-an-introduction-9780230208896","title":"The United Nations: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Sven Bernhard Gareis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Palgrave MacMillan\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Intergovernmental Organizations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere hardly seems to be a global issue in the world today in which the United Nations (UN) is not expected to play a key role. And indeed, despite a persistent gulf between high expectations and the UN's capacities, the organization continues to be a unique and indispensable actor in areas such as peace maintenance, human rights protection, and development. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this highly acclaimed text provides a concise analysis of the UN, its structure and work, achievements and shortcomings, and its likely role and prospects in the twenty-first century. The new edition covers the latest institutional and structural developments - including the creation of the Peacebuilding Commission and the establishment of a permanent Human Rights Council - and reflects recent debates on UN reform. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Palgrave MacMillan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45087830114455,"sku":"9780230208896","price":19025.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780230208896.webp?v=1767266973","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-united-nations-an-introduction-9780230208896","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}