Historical Dictionary of International Organizations (Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations): Volume 28 - Hardcover

Schechter, Michael G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810858274 ISBN 13: 9780810858275

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2009

Synopsis

The second edition of Historical Dictionary of International Organizations provides a comprehensive overview of the major international organizations, both intergovernmental and international intergovernmental, of the 20th and 21st centuries. While the emphasis is on organizations, which continue to operate today, important organizations that have ceased to exist are also included.

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Review:

The selected chronology is expanded, updated, and better organized. The updated and expanded book bibliography remains comprehensive....For specialized research libraries, this new edition should be added and the first edition retained.--R.L. Kear "CHOICE, July 2010 "

An expert and prolific writer on international relations for more than three decades....The more that 700 dictionary entries provide concise, accurate, and balanced information on the organizations, significant leaders, pertinent concepts such as Developing countries, and activities....This fine work will be useful for many reference questions in public and academic libraries.--Booklist, June 2010

This publication will be essential for anyone interested in international organizations of the world.--American Reference Books Annual

The Dictionary will serve well as a first point of reference for those wishing to inform themselves about the basic features of the most significant international organisations.--s

About the Author:

Michael G. Schechter is professor of International Relations at James Madison College of Michigan State University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0810858274
• ISBN 13: 9780810858275
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 396