Peters, Laurence, 1952-
The United Nations : history and core ideas / Laurence Peters. - First edition. - xiv, 183 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Collective security: the classical legacy -- A global forum dedicated to the prevention of conflict: the visionary architects -- The balance of power: Kant's decisive contribution -- The rise of international law: the decisive contribution of Hugo Grotius -- Sovereignty: how the Peace of Westphalia defined the UN's view of nationhood -- The UN and the rise of the humanitarian tradition -- The peaceful settlement of disputes -- The development of the Universal declaration of human rights.
9781137557360 1137557362
2015013452
United Nations--History.
JZ4986 / .P48 2015
8890 / JZ 4986 .P48 2015
The United Nations : history and core ideas / Laurence Peters. - First edition. - xiv, 183 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Collective security: the classical legacy -- A global forum dedicated to the prevention of conflict: the visionary architects -- The balance of power: Kant's decisive contribution -- The rise of international law: the decisive contribution of Hugo Grotius -- Sovereignty: how the Peace of Westphalia defined the UN's view of nationhood -- The UN and the rise of the humanitarian tradition -- The peaceful settlement of disputes -- The development of the Universal declaration of human rights.
9781137557360 1137557362
2015013452
United Nations--History.
JZ4986 / .P48 2015
8890 / JZ 4986 .P48 2015