Summary
Founded at the end of World War II in 1945, the United Nations was created to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations on equal terms, and encourage international cooperation in solving intractable human problems. With 193 member states, encompassing nearly every country on the globe, the United Nations seeks to enhance economic and social development, support human rights and other humanitarian affairs, create and uphold international law, and work toward world peace and security. United Nations, Second Edition explores the organization's history and structure as well as the challenges it faces in effecting its goals. It also examines the role it plays in addressing the challenges the global community faces today—from global warming to worldwide pandemics, from wars to human rights issues, and from poverty to inequality.
About the Author(s)
Dr. Kirsten Nakjavani Bookmiller is a professor of government, policy, and law at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where she specializes in international law and organization, particularly humanitarian issues. Dr. Bookmiller received her B.A. in foreign service and international politics from the Pennsylvania State University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia.
Dr. Robert J. Bookmiller is a professor of government, policy, and law at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches comparative politics and U.S. foreign policy. Dr. Bookmiller received his B.A. in international studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his M.A. and Ph.D. in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia.