Journeys for a better world : a personal adventure in war and peace : an inside story of the United Nations by one of its first senior officials

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Journeys for a better world : a personal adventure in war and peace : an inside story of the United Nations by one of its first senior officials

Jean Richardot ; foreword by Brian Urquhart

University Press of America, c1994

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ISBN 9780819193810

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An exciting and revealing inside story of the United Nations and the International Civil Service, told through the personal experience, reflections and fascinating assignments and adventures of one of its first staff members. A candid portrait of those who carry out UN actions programs at Headquarters on the East River and in the field, a new breed of men and women who place the world's well-being above the interests of their own countries. Told in impressionistic episodesóin most of which the author participatedóthis story has genuine historical value and carries forward to 1990 and the Persian Gulf War, explaining the role the UN can play in helping solve many of the most crucial global problems our planet now faces, leading toward a true "New World Order."

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  • Chapter 1 Dedication Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Contents Chapter 4 Maps and Photos Chapter 5 Foreword by Sir Brian Urquhart Chapter 6 Preface Chapter 7 Part I: The War to End All Wars and the Fragile Peace Chapter 8 Part II: The Second World War: Fighting under Two Flags Chapter 9 Part III: The UN Years at Turtle Bay Chapter 10 Part IV: Six Missions to the Third World
  • Morocco: First Steps in Self-Reliance
  • Haiti: Mission Impossible? The Tragic Tale of a Fractured Country
  • Uganda: The Pearl of Africa Before and After Idi Amin
  • Cyprus: With the Blue Helmets
  • Jamaica: Out o Chapter 11 Part V: At the Dawn of a New World Order Chapter 12 Epilogue Chapter 13 Appendix I: The UN System: United Nations Organs, Specialized Agencies and Special Programs Chapter 14 Appendix II: Highlights of UN History Chapter 15 Appendix III: Famous Quotes Chapter 16 Index Chapter 17 About the Author
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: pbk ISBN 9780819193827

内容説明

An exciting and revealing inside story of the United Nations and the International Civil Service, told through the personal experience, reflections and fascinating assignments and adventures of one of its first staff members. A candid portrait of those who carry out UN actions programs at Headquarters on the East River and in the field, a new breed of men and women who place the world's well-being above the interests of their own countries. Told in impressionistic episodes-in most of which the author participated-this story has genuine historical value and carries forward to 1990 and the Persian Gulf War, explaining the role the UN can play in helping solve many of the most crucial global problems our planet now faces, leading toward a true 'New World Order.'

目次

  • Chapter 1 Dedication Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Contents Chapter 4 Maps and Photos Chapter 5 Foreword by Sir Brian Urquhart Chapter 6 Preface Chapter 7 Part I: The War to End All Wars and the Fragile Peace Chapter 8 Part II: The Second World War: Fighting under Two Flags Chapter 9 Part III: The UN Years at Turtle Bay Chapter 10 Part IV: Six Missions to the Third World
  • Morocco: First Steps in Self-Reliance
  • Haiti: Mission Impossible? The Tragic Tale of a Fractured Country
  • Uganda: The Pearl of Africa Before and After Idi Amin
  • Cyprus: With the Blue Helmets
  • Jamaica: Out o Chapter 11 Part V: At the Dawn of a New World Order Chapter 12 Epilogue Chapter 13 Appendix I: The UN System: United Nations Organs, Specialized Agencies and Special Programs Chapter 14 Appendix II: Highlights of UN History Chapter 15 Appendix III: Famous Quotes Chapter 16 Index Chapter 17 About the Author

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