United Nations global conferences
By: Michael G. Schechter.
Series: Global institutions series
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 270
Subjects: United Nations.; Congresses and conventions.; International organization.
Description: It is a particularly propitious time for such a study since there are 30 such conferences to compare and many argue that they have not been worth the money expended on them. Others, however, suggest that the only effective way to address global problems, like racism, sexism, overpopulation, environmental degradation, over-fishing, urbanization, and the proliferation of small arms is through the convening of such conferences. This book, the first comprehensive comparative study of such conferences provides information essential to the ongoing debate about the pros and cons of multilateralism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : what is a global conference?; title: Setting the pattern (1968-1972); title: The first rush of UN global conferences; title: Conferences during a period of crisis and distraction (1980-1989); title: United Nations global conferences in the post cold war era; title: The 21st century UN global conferences; title: Summary and conclusions : UN global conferences mirroring.