Power of UN

Power of UN
Author: Nancy Etchemendy
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2002-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780606249560

When he is given a device that will allow him to "undo" what has happened in the past, Gib Finney is not sure what event from the worst day in his life he should change in order to keep his sister from being hit by a truck.

A United Nations Renaissance

A United Nations Renaissance
Author: John E. Trent
Publisher: Verlag Barbara Budrich
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2017-12-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3847407112

This short introduction to the United Nations analyzes the organization as itis today, and how it can be transformed to respond to its critics. Combiningessential information about its history and workings with practical proposalsof how it can be strengthened, Trent and Schnurr examine what needs to bedone, and also how we can actually move toward the required reforms. Thisbook is written for a new generation of change-makers — a generation seekingbetter institutions that reflect the realities of the 21st century and that can actcollectively in the interest of all.

Presidents' Day Activities

Presidents' Day Activities
Author: Teacher Created Materials
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
Total Pages: 19
Release: 1996
Genre: Creative activities and seat work
ISBN: 1557347891

Pathways to Peace

Pathways to Peace
Author: James F. Leckman
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2014-11-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0262027984

Experts investigate the role of child development in promoting a culture of peace, reporting on research in biology, neuroscience, genetics, and psychology. Can more peaceful childhoods promote a culture of peace? Increasing evidence from a broad range of disciplines shows that how we raise our children affects the propensity for conflict and the potential for peace within a given community. In this book, experts from a range of disciplines examine the biological and social underpinnings of child development and the importance of strengthening families to build harmonious and equitable relations across generations. They explore the relevance to the pursuit of peace in the world, highlight directions for future research, and propose novel approaches to translate knowledge into concrete action. The contributors describe findings from research in biology, neuroscience, evolution, genetics, and psychology. They report empirical evidence on children living in violent conditions, resilience in youth, and successful interventions. Their contributions show that the creation of sustainable partnerships with government agencies, community leaders, policy makers, funders, and service providers is a key ingredient for success. Taken together, they suggest possible novel approaches to translate knowledge into concrete action.

The United Nations in the 21st Century

The United Nations in the 21st Century
Author: Karen A. Mingst
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2018-05-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0429973934

The United Nations in the 21st Century provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the United Nations, exploring the historical, institutional, and theoretical foundations of the UN. This popular text for courses on international organizations and international relations also discusses the political complexities facing the organization today. Thoroughly revised throughout, the fifth edition focuses on major trends since 2012, including changing power dynamics, increasing threats to peace and security, and the growing challenges of climate change and sustainability. It examines the proliferating public-private partnerships involving the UN and the debates over reforming the Security Council and the Secretary-General selection process. This edition also includes new case studies on peacekeeping and the use of force in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mali, transnational terrorism and the emergence of ISIS, the Security Council's failure to act in Syria, the Syrian and global refugee/migrant crisis, and the conclusion of the Millennium Development Goals and framing of the Sustainable Development Goals.