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'No one knows the big picture and inner workings of the UN better than Linda Fasulo. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in international affairs.' Tom Brokaw, NBC News. 'With fine journalistic clarity, the author leads readers through the complex organizational structure of the United Nations, shedding light on its mission, evolution, and controversies.' Christine C. Menefee, School Library Journal. 'The indispensable source on the United Nations for everyone from students to diplomats. I keep it handy on my desk.' Joseph S. Nye, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. --NBC News, School Library Journal, Joseph S. Nye
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A guide to the United Nations. It surveys the world body's programmes and activities, and covers key issues including human rights, climate change, counter-terrorism, nuclear proliferation, peacekeeping, and UN reform. It also offers guidelines for setting up a Model UN.
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Format:Paperback
This book should be named as suggested in the headline.
This work consists of a compilation of various information and statistical data about the UN, pathetic quotes from various UN officials and .... nothing more. No analysis or policy evaluation.
This book might interest you if you know nothing about the UN and think that Wikipedia articles don't have enough stats.
However, don't expect the "insider" to tell you why only the most uninspiring man could be elected as the Secretary-General, how Mr. Annan's son got his job or why UN Headquarters building had a leaking roof for years.
IMHO - waste of money
This work consists of a compilation of various information and statistical data about the UN, pathetic quotes from various UN officials and .... nothing more. No analysis or policy evaluation.
This book might interest you if you know nothing about the UN and think that Wikipedia articles don't have enough stats.
However, don't expect the "insider" to tell you why only the most uninspiring man could be elected as the Secretary-General, how Mr. Annan's son got his job or why UN Headquarters building had a leaking roof for years.
IMHO - waste of money
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Clear and comprehensive
30 April 2009
Format:Paperback
This book is great: a lucid and entertaining account of the United Nations. It's impressive that Fasulo is able to explain the functionings of such a large (and some would argue convoluted) organization with such clarity. The text is spry, and it's clear that the author has had a lot of experience as an independent chronicler of the organization. The text covers the history of the United Nations as well as recent and relevant topics such as climate change and the election of Barack Obama. The numerous candid accounts from diplomats, observers, supporters, and critics alike make you really feel like you are an "insider." A very fresh and smart book.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Insider's UN
11 Nov 2010
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The book was very informative and a good introduction to the workings of the UN. It was a good buy for me because what I needed was an introduction to the UN. However, I found the author's writing overly stylistic and formal considering the intended audience. I was especially dismayed by her categoric refusal to use the first person and her slightly pedantic vocabulary while at the same time dozens of typos and mispellings were scattered throughout the book. I am very happy with my purchase, but I definitely won't be rushing to read any of her other books.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Interesting Insight to the World Body
23 Nov 2009
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Author Linda Fasulo has delivered a very interesting insider's story to how the United Nations operates and some of the key people within the world body. I have not read her earlier version of this book, however this second edition covers the workings of the United Nations and looks at how some of the main committees and organs of the UN conduct business and some of the issues that confront the UN in an ever-changing world.
I liked this book because the author delivers a good storyline in an easy, conversational style.
The books gets inside various major areas of the UN like the General Assembly; examining how the General Assembly rapidly expanded, with the continuing addition of new nations of the world. Currently the membership of the UN stands at over 190 nations. The workings of the Security Council and the various world concerns the SC deals with are also discussed; for example discussion and voting in the SC can last something like 10 mins on a resolution, however all the hard talk and negotiation has previously taken place by the members prior to casting their vote.The discussion on the push for expansion of extra 'permanent' seats on the council and also expansion of the number of sitting nations is very interesting.
The personal glimpses of various personalities who work, or who have previously worked for the UN, would also indicate the author has a long experience with working inside the UN headquarters; to be able to relate to some of the issues described in the book and also how those international figures related their story to her.
The book is also an abbreviated history of the UN, tracing its formation in the closing stages of the Second World War and how it has progressed under the previous Secretary-Generals. The author examines the post of the UN Secretary-General and describes some of the challenges the various UN SG's have been confronted with; also covering such stories as the election of a new UN SG after the first term of Boutros-Boutros Ghali; the only UN Secretary-General to have served only one term in office.
The author touches on the reforms the UN has undergone and also the various days of the year the UN has acknowledged in order to promote various world causes; there are almost sixty days in each year that have been held up to recognise various world concerns ranging from recognition of the importance of water on our planet, through a day for teachers and even awareness of the impact on people landmines and unexploded ordnance make.
In summary a well written and carefully laid out book that describes the development of the UN and the various activities and functions it undertakes.The book also examines the possible future of the UN in a world very different from the world in which it was first created. Well done, Linda Fasulo!
I liked this book because the author delivers a good storyline in an easy, conversational style.
The books gets inside various major areas of the UN like the General Assembly; examining how the General Assembly rapidly expanded, with the continuing addition of new nations of the world. Currently the membership of the UN stands at over 190 nations. The workings of the Security Council and the various world concerns the SC deals with are also discussed; for example discussion and voting in the SC can last something like 10 mins on a resolution, however all the hard talk and negotiation has previously taken place by the members prior to casting their vote.The discussion on the push for expansion of extra 'permanent' seats on the council and also expansion of the number of sitting nations is very interesting.
The personal glimpses of various personalities who work, or who have previously worked for the UN, would also indicate the author has a long experience with working inside the UN headquarters; to be able to relate to some of the issues described in the book and also how those international figures related their story to her.
The book is also an abbreviated history of the UN, tracing its formation in the closing stages of the Second World War and how it has progressed under the previous Secretary-Generals. The author examines the post of the UN Secretary-General and describes some of the challenges the various UN SG's have been confronted with; also covering such stories as the election of a new UN SG after the first term of Boutros-Boutros Ghali; the only UN Secretary-General to have served only one term in office.
The author touches on the reforms the UN has undergone and also the various days of the year the UN has acknowledged in order to promote various world causes; there are almost sixty days in each year that have been held up to recognise various world concerns ranging from recognition of the importance of water on our planet, through a day for teachers and even awareness of the impact on people landmines and unexploded ordnance make.
In summary a well written and carefully laid out book that describes the development of the UN and the various activities and functions it undertakes.The book also examines the possible future of the UN in a world very different from the world in which it was first created. Well done, Linda Fasulo!
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