Title: The Organization of American States /
Authors: Bloom, Barbara Lee, 1943-
Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Organization of American States.
Abstract: This book describes the history and structure of the Organization of American States and examines its missions concerning poverty, human rights, and democratic governments.
Contents: The Americas and the Organization of American States -- Early history of the OAS -- How the OAS works -- Poverty : a problem for the OAS -- Specialized organizations of the OAS -- The OAS and human rights -- Emphasis on democratic governments -- The OAS : successes and criticisms.