United Nations (Hardcover)

WORLD ORGANISATIONS is a new series which gives a comprehensive look at the role key international organisations have in improving the lives of people around the world. It looks at the structure and beginnings of each organisation. Case studies give examples of the organisation in action. UNITED NATIONS looks at when, where and how the UN can and can't help to bring peace around the world, and help to avoid war. It also looks at the work of its key specialized agencies in alleviating the suffering of some of the world's poorest people.