Human Rights, Development and Decolonization [electronic resource] : The International Labour Organization, 1940-70 /
Maul, D.author.
An innovative diplomatic and intellectual history of decolonization, post-colonial nation building and international human rights and development discourses, this study of the role of the ILO during 1940–70 opens up new perspectives on the significance of international organisations as actors in the history of the 20th century.
Description based upon print version of record.
pt. 1. "A people's peace in the colonies", 1940-47 -- pt. 2. The tools of progress: The ILO, 1948-60 -- pt. 3. A growing conflict : development, human rights and decolonization, 1960-70.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An innovative diplomatic and intellectual history of decolonization, post-colonial nation building and international human rights and development discourses, this study of the role of the ILO during 1940–70 opens up new perspectives on the significance of international organisations as actors in the history of the 20th century.
Social justice.
Civilization-History.
World history.
World politics.
Imperialism.
International organization.
Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights.
Cultural History.
World History, Global and Transnational History.
Political History.
Imperialism and Colonialism.
International Organization.