The Ryan, James Daniel. creator text bibliography biography mdu Lanham, Md Scarecrow Press 2001 monographic eng vii, 339 pages : illustrations., 1 map ; 23 cm. "Extraordinary in its detail, this year-by-year account chronicles the tenure of Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim as he struggled to lead the United Nations through the veritable diplomatic minefield of the Vietnam conflict and officiated over an increasingly difficult peace between the superpowers. He became secretary-general in a time of great challenge, presiding over an organization beset by financial crisis and doubt and criticism of even its longtime supporters Chapter 1 1 The UN and the World: Prelude to the Waldheim Years Chapter 2 2 Waldheim to the Helm: Piloting the UN in a Sea of Adversity Chapter 3 3 Waldheim: Diplomat in Kissinger's Shadow Chapter 4 4 Waldheim As World Leader Chapter 5 5 The UN Quest for Peace Chapter 6 6 Hopes Betrayed Chapter 7 7 A More Dangerous World Chapter 8 Chronology, 1971-1981 Chapter 9 Appendix A United Nations Members Chapter 10 Appendix B Excerpt from the Charter of the United Nations Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 About the Author James Daniel Ryan. Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-320) and index. Waldheim, Kurt Waldheim, Kurt (Kurt Josef) 1918-2007 United Nations Biography Naciones Unidas Biografía World politics 1975-1985 Política mundial 1975-1985 D 839.7 R988u 2001 341.23/09/047 0810837013 (alk. paper) 9780810837010 (alk. paper) 2001020651 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy036/2001020651.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy036/2001020651.html DLC 010302 20251202112119.0 12332404 eng