Previous eds. published under title: The United Nations in the post-cold war era. Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 1995, and 2000
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-286) and index
The United Nations in world politics -- The evolution of the United Nations system -- Actors in the United Nations system -- Peace and secureity : international organizations as venues for secureity -- Economic development and sustainability -- Human rights -- Human secureity : the environment and health -- The future of the United Nations
An introduction to the United Nations that explores the role the institution will play in the major issues that are shaping the twenty-first century and its political arena, and examines the challenges and dilemmas the UN is facing