The Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements

2nd edition. — Routledge, 1975. — 1220 p. Although there is some duplication among these works, a random sampling showed the Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements covers organizations not listed elsewhere. In addition it has terms and treaties that are not listed in other works. It is more scholarly and detailed than Facts On File's one-volume Encyclopedia of the United Nations (see above), and large academic and public libraries will want to seriously consider it. "The most comprehensive, definitive encyclopedic work on the UN. Completely overhauled, refreshed, reconstituted, revivified, this edition stands as a distinguished contribution to the reference literature in international affairs. The set is in a class by itself... Ambitiously rich... Essential. All international relations collections." -"Choice, May 2003 "An outstanding reference tool... This set is highly recommended to academic, medium to large public libraries, and any schools supporting active model U.N. programs." -"Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews, March 2003 "Covers organizations not listed elsewhere... In addition it has terms and treaties that are not listed in other works. It is more scholarly and detailed than Facts On File's one-volume "Encyclopedia of the United Nations, and large academic and public libraries will want to seriously consider it." -"Booklist/RBB, June 2003 Thoroughly updated, re-written, and revised, this new edition of the 1985 standard work provides nearly 6,000 A-Z entries on the global body that has proved to be one of the great achievements of the twentieth century, and sheds light on its latest aims and initiatives at the start of the new millennium.
The most in-depth reference of its kind, this work demystifies the vast universe of U.N. groups, causes and activities. The intensively revised articles explain essential concepts and philosophies, the role of the U.N. in international law and finance, the missions and accomplishments of non-governmental organizations [NGOs], and the galaxy of committees that work within this massive institution. In addition, readers will find an all-new set of entries on peace-keeping activities, and full coverage of every international treaty since the founding of the League of Nations, with generous quotations or full text for all key treaties, conventions, pacts, protocols, and declarations.
The extensive cross-referencing helps users to navigate the many acronyms and multiple names of organizations, treaties and meetings, and a thorough analytical index provides yet another access point. This set is an indispensable reference source for students and scholars alike, as well as for general readers interested in global studies. This compendium of political, economic and social information has been updated to include recent developments. A. First letter of the Latin alphabet, an international symbol for atomic weapons (ABC weapons).