The Oxford 50th Anniversary Book of the United Nations - Hardcover

"A comprehensive history of the UN that shows the delicate balance of peace in the world today and the challenges ahead. A fine resource."--School Library Journal "A comprehensive history of the UN that shows the delicate balance of peace in the world today and the challenges ahead. A fine resource."--School Library Journal "A comprehensive history of the UN that shows the delicate balance of peace in the world today and the challenges ahead. A fine resource."--School Library Journal "A comprehensive history of the UN that shows the delicate balance of peace in the world today and the challenges ahead. A fine resource."--School Library Journal

The Oxford 50th Anniversary Book of the United Nations is a comprehensive, narrative history of the UN published to coincide with the organization's 50th anniversary in 1995. The accessible and entertaining text introduces readers to the work of the United Nations and helps them understand its first half century of achievements, challenges, and disappointments. Sidebars throughout the text illuminate human interest stories that show UN programes and organizations in action.