UN ideas that changed the world / Richard Jolly, Louis Emmerij, and Thomas G. Weiss ; foreword by Kofi A. Annan.

Author/creator Jolly, Richard
Other author Emmerij, Louis.
Other author Weiss, Thomas G. (Thomas George), 1946-
Format Book
Publication InfoBloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2009.
Descriptionxxiv, 310 pages ; 25 cm.
Subjects
United Nations.
Human rights.
Economic development.
Economic development--Social aspects.
Economic development--Environmental aspects.
Conflict management.
Peace-building.

Variant title United Nations ideas that changed the world
SeriesUnited Nations intellectual history project
United Nations intellectual history project (Series) ^A491736
Contents Introduction -- UNIHP at a glance. Overview ; The three UNs and their impact -- United Nations ideas changing the world. Human rights for all : from aspiration to implementation ; Gender : from eliminating discrimination to promoting women's rights and empowerment ; Development goals : from national and regional policies to the MDGs ; Fairer international economic relations : from aid and mutual interests to global solidarity ; Development strategies : from national planning to governing the market ; Social development : from sectoral to integrated perspectives ; Environmental sustainability : from environment and development to preserving the planet ; Peace and security : from preventing state conflict to protecting individuals ; Human development : from separate actions to an integrated approach -- A future for the UN and the planet. A balance sheet ; Challenges ahead ; Strengthening global governance.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009011421
ISBN9780253221186 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0253221188 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780253353559 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0253353556 (cloth : alk. paper)