Overview

How can we approach the complex United Nations system, a 'family' of principal organs, subsidiary organs and specialized agencies? Where do we get summarizing information on the large number of reform concepts developed and implemented since the late 1990s, in particular in connection with the UN World Summit 2005? The present book provides orientation and information: It is the second updated English edition of the German Lexikon der Vereinten Nationen. The book provides in addition to concise and comprehensive information on the UN system insight into recent UN developments and reform efforts in the face of global opportunities and challenges, such as the Millennium Summit 2000 and World Summit 2005, and the establishment of important new UN organs, the Human Rights Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, in 2006. The contributing authors are academic scholars of international law, economics and political sciences; active and former diplomats and UN officials; journalists and members of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and offer a variety of interesting perspectives. The entries are provided with bibliographies and with Internet addresses for further information and are supplemented in the annex by an informative text on the UN document numbering system and by a list of information facilities concerning the UN. This title was reviewed as ""essential"" (highest category of recommendation) by Choice – Current Reviews for Academic Libraries in October 2010.

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""Although being general and concise, the editor has not compromised on the quality of information. The list of contributing authors contains internationally renowned scholars and experts in particular fields of international law and/or UN topics...The list of contributing authors reveals that the editor has also been able to solicit the cooperation of both scholars as well as practitioners, and contributions from various disciplines and fields of studies. This feature ... makes the Encyclopedia attractive for a broad readership. All entries are equally easy to read; specific prior knowledge is not required. ...The Encyclopedia will definitely further the knowledge of and insight in the UN under a broader public ... It is the ideal reference book."" Math Noortmann, Oxford Brookes University, Review in: Humanitares Volkerrecht - Informationsschriften, No. 3-2011. ""With the encyclopedia Volger fills a gap/supplies a need in the introductory UN literature since there is nothing comparable to be found in the Anglo-American scientific scene ..."" Anja Papenfuss; Vereinte Nationen (No. 1-2012). ""We owe thanks to Helmut Volger for taking up the time-consuming and challenging enterprise of creating such comprehensive as well as easily comprehensible encyclopedia and for keeping it up to date. Thus he contributes his share to promote the adequate perception of the German-speaking UN research in the Anglo-American scientific scene."" Anja Papenfuss, Vereinte Nationen (No. 1-2012).

'.. .this Concise Encyclopedia is an excellent resource for anyone serious about the United Nations.'<br>Jeffrey Laurenti, The InterDepent.<br>'.. .a single volume that impressively brings together historical background, current dilemmas, political analysis, and extant proposals for reform as they affect the many agencies of the decentralized UN system.'<br>Jeffrey Laurenti, Security Dialogue, 2003.<br>' The Encylopedia is a usefool tool for academics and practitioners alike.'<br>Anja Papenfuss, Transatlantic Internationale Politik, 2002.

'.. .this Concise Encyclopedia is an excellent resource for anyone serious about the United Nations.'Jeffrey Laurenti, The InterDepent.'.. .a single volume that impressively brings together historical background, current dilemmas, political analysis, and extant proposals for reform as they affect the many agencies of the decentralized UN system.'Jeffrey Laurenti, Security Dialogue, 2003.' The Encylopedia is a usefool tool for academics and practitioners alike.'Anja Papenfuss, Transatlantic Internationale Politik, 2002.

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Dr. Helmut Volger (Dr. phil. 1987 in Political Sciences, Free University Berlin) has written, co-edited and edited numerous books and encyclopedias on the United Nations.

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