A Global Agenda: Issues Before the United Nations 2009-2010 (Global Agenda: Issues Before the General Assembly of the United Nations) (Paperback)

~ Jayantha Dhanapala (Editor), Dulcie Leimbach (Editor), Sir Brian Urquhart (Preface)

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Essays by experts on global issues -- international security, peacekeeping, climate change, humanitarian and development aid and human rights -- facing the United Nations.

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• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: United Nations Association of the USA (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615297196
• ISBN-13: 978-0615297194
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #262,407 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Global Agenda, September 16, 2009

By	D. Holzhauer - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very useful book to understand the various issues facing the United Nations today. Previous editions were extremely dense in their coverage of topics like human rights, the environment, and international security before this international organization. While such coverage gave one great insight in matters being considered by the United Nations, it was a bit dense for the average reader. Today, newer editions like the 2009-2010 one are much more accessible and are organized into small essays and fact sheets, discussing the plight of the Congo, how the current financial chaos threatens the UN's role in humanitarian issues, and the United Nations' role in advancing human rights. This book is appropriate for anyone interested in the United Nations and Model United Nations. I myself am incorporating this book within an International Organizations college-level class and recommending it to anyone interested in Model United Nations. Its more accessible style and pertinent information will appeal to a wide range of readers, especially the average college student.