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Historical Dictionary of International Organizations
Michael G. Schechter
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Description for Historical Dictionary of International Organizations
Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations. Num Pages: 396 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HBG; JPSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 605.
One of the most pervasive phenomena that distinguish the early 21st century is the prevalence of international organizations (IOs). There are IOs in virtually every sector: political, economic, trade, social, educational, scientific, defense, and so forth. Some IOs are restricted to clearly defined activities and closely controlled by their members; others just grow and grow, moving into new sections and becoming more powerful in some ways than their members. 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 ... Read more
One of the most pervasive phenomena that distinguish the early 21st century is the prevalence of international organizations (IOs). There are IOs in virtually every sector: political, economic, trade, social, educational, scientific, defense, and so forth. Some IOs are restricted to clearly defined activities and closely controlled by their members; others just grow and grow, moving into new sections and becoming more powerful in some ways than their members. 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810858275
SKU
V9780810858275
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About Michael G. Schechter
Michael G. Schechter is professor of International Relations at James Madison College of Michigan State University.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of International Organizations
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.
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