civil society's role in moving from international relations to global governance Trent, John E. creator Rahman, Monika 1978- text bibliography gw Opladen, Germany Farmington Hills, MI Barbara Budrich 2007 monographic eng

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xviii, 285 p. ; 21 cm. Modernizing the United Nations system is necessary to deal with the anarchy of globalization. After reviewing global change and the many proposals for UN reform, the book shows how international civil society may be the only force that can provide the momentum required to modernize an organization that is 50 years behind the times. The current context of multilateralism -- The history and development of international institutions -- A changed world? -- The UN: criticisms and proposals for reform -- Global issues requiring institutional development -- The reformers -- Seeking a path toward transforming the UN. John E. Trent with the assistance of Monika Rahman ; foreword by Walther Lichem. Includes bibliographical references (p. [261]-280) and index. United Nations Reorganization Naciones Unidas Reorganización United Nations Management Naciones Unidas Gestión International relations Relaciones internacionales International cooperation Cooperación internacional International organization Organización internacional Intergovernmental cooperation Cooperación intergubernamental Civil society International cooperation Sociedad civil Cooperación internacional JZ 5005 T795m 2007 352.3/672113 9783866490031 3866490038 2007279640 DLC 070823 20230410121210.0 121675