The United Nations in the 21st Century - (Dilemmas in World Politics) 5th Edition by Karen A Mingst & Margaret P Karns & Alynna J Lyon (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>This book 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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em>The United Nations in the 21st Century</em> 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<em> </em>organizations and international relations also discusses the political complexities facing the organization today.</p><p>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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"Praise for Previous Editions" <BR> This text presents a comprehensive study of the prospects and challenges for the United Nations in the twenty-first century. It is essential reading for anyone interested in international organization and global politics. The accessible and engaging writing makes it ideal for classroom use. Meena Bose, Hofstra University <BR> The authors present a solid case that unless the UN reforms to meet the demands for governance and the challenges of diminished sovereignty . . . it will become increasingly irrelevant. . . . [The book] provides ample information on the dynamics of the 21st century world politics that have shaped the role of the UN. "International Journal on World Peace" <BR>"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. <BR>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. <BR>Karen A. Mingst is professor emerita, Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce and Department of Political Science, University of Kentucky. <BR>Margaret P. Karns is professor emerita of political science, University of Dayton, and visiting professor, Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance, John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston. <BR>Alynna J. Lyon is associate professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire."<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for Prior Editions</b> <p/>"The authors present a solid case that unless the UN reforms to meet 'the demands for governance and the challenges of diminished sovereignty...' it will become increasingly irrelevant. . . . [The book] provides ample information on the dynamics of the 21st century world politics that have shaped the role of the UN." --<i>International Journal on World Peace</i> <p/>"This text presents a comprehensive study of the prospects and challenges for the United Nations in the twenty-first century. It is essential reading for anyone interested in international organization and global politics. The accessible and engaging writing makes it ideal for classroom use." --Meena Bose, Hofstra University <p/> ..".<i>The United Nations in the 21st Century</i> provides a thorough and accessible overview of the world's preeminent international organization. It is updated to include the most recent global challenges, from terrorism to piracy to global warming, and to reflect the importance of new players on the international scene. Mingst and Karns provide historical background and a detailed description of the UN system's many institutions and actors. I have used earlier editions for my undergraduate courses and am eager to adopt this new-and-improved version." --Alexander Thompson, Ohio State University<br><br><b>Praise for Prior Editions</b> <br>-The authors present a solid case that unless the UN reforms to meet 'the demands for governance and the challenges of diminished sovereignty...' it will become increasingly irrelevant. . . . [The book] provides ample information on the dynamics of the 21st century world politics that have shaped the role of the UN.- --<i>International Journal on World Peace</i> <br>-This text presents a comprehensive study of the prospects and challenges for the United Nations in the twenty-first century. It is essential reading for anyone interested in international organization and global politics. The accessible and engaging writing makes it ideal for classroom use.- --Meena Bose, Hofstra University <br> -...<i>The United Nations in the 21st Century</i> provides a thorough and accessible overview of the world's preeminent international organization. It is updated to include the most recent global challenges, from terrorism to piracy to global warming, and to reflect the importance of new players on the international scene. Mingst and Karns provide historical background and a detailed description of the UN system's many institutions and actors. I have used earlier editions for my undergraduate courses and am eager to adopt this new-and-improved version.- --Alexander Thompson, Ohio State University<br><br><b>Praise for Prior Editions</b> <br>"The authors present a solid case that unless the UN reforms to meet 'the demands for governance and the challenges of diminished sovereignty...' it will become increasingly irrelevant. . . . [The book] provides ample information on the dynamics of the 21st century world politics that have shaped the role of the UN." --<i>International Journal on World Peace</i> <br>"This text presents a comprehensive study of the prospects and challenges for the United Nations in the twenty-first century. It is essential reading for anyone interested in international organization and global politics. The accessible and engaging writing makes it ideal for classroom use." --Meena Bose, Hofstra University <br> ..".<i>The United Nations in the 21st Century</i> provides a thorough and accessible overview of the world's preeminent international organization. It is updated to include the most recent global challenges, from terrorism to piracy to global warming, and to reflect the importance of new players on the international scene. Mingst and Karns provide historical background and a detailed description of the UN system's many institutions and actors. I have used earlier editions for my undergraduate courses and am eager to adopt this new-and-improved version." --Alexander Thompson, Ohio State University<br><br><b>Praise for Prior Editions</b> <br> The authors present a solid case that unless the UN reforms to meet the demands for governance and the challenges of diminished sovereignty' it will become increasingly irrelevant. . . . [The book] provides ample information on the dynamics of the 21st century world politics that have shaped the role of the UN. <i>International Journal on World Peace</i> <br> This text presents a comprehensive study of the prospects and challenges for the United Nations in the twenty-first century. It is essential reading for anyone interested in international organization and global politics. The accessible and engaging writing makes it ideal for classroom use. Meena Bose, Hofstra University <br> ...<i>The United Nations in the 21st Century</i> provides a thorough and accessible overview of the world's preeminent international organization. It is updated to include the most recent global challenges, from terrorism to piracy to global warming, and to reflect the importance of new players on the international scene. Mingst and Karns provide historical background and a detailed description of the UN system's many institutions and actors. I have used earlier editions for my undergraduate courses and am eager to adopt this new-and-improved version. Alexander Thompson, Ohio State University"<br><br>Praise for Prior Editions <BR> The authors present a solid case that unless the UN reforms to meet the demands for governance and the challenges of diminished sovereignty it will become increasingly irrelevant. . . . [The book] provides ample information on the dynamics of the 21st century world politics that have shaped the role of the UN. "International Journal on World Peace" <BR> This text presents a comprehensive study of the prospects and challenges for the United Nations in the twenty-first century. It is essential reading for anyone interested in international organization and global politics. The accessible and engaging writing makes it ideal for classroom use. Meena Bose, Hofstra University <BR> ..."The United Nations in the 21st Century" provides a thorough and accessible overview of the world s preeminent international organization. It is updated to include the most recent global challenges, from terrorism to piracy to global warming, and to reflect the importance of new players on the international scene. Mingst and Karns provide historical background and a detailed description of the UN system s many institutions and actors. I have used earlier editions for my undergraduate courses and am eager to adopt this new-and-improved version. Alexander Thompson, Ohio State University <BR> This is a welcome update of a valuable text for courses on the United Nations, international organization, or IR. Clear organization and accessible writing make it exceptionally user-friendly for undergraduate teaching. Highlights ways the UN has adapted (or not) to new challenges of the 21st century. Richard Stahler-Sholk, Eastern Michigan University <BR> To find such breadth and depth of material on the United Nations and its activities in a book of this size is remarkable. The effective mix of theory, practice, actors, and issues is complemented by an engaging and easy-to-read narrative. The approach and content of this new edition ensure that the book remains valuable reading for all students of the United Nations and international organizations. <BR>Courtney B. Smith, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor at the John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University"<br><br>Praise for Prior Editions <BR> The newest edition of "The United Nations in the 21st Century" provides a thorough and accessible overview of the world s preeminent international organization. It is updated to include the most recent global challenges, from terrorism to piracy to global warming, and to reflect the importance of new players on the international scene. Mingst and Karns provide historical background and a detailed description of the UN system s many institutions and actors. I have used earlier editions for my undergraduate courses and am eager to adopt this new-and-improved version. Alexander Thompson, Ohio State University <BR> This is a welcome update of a valuable text for courses on the United Nations, international organization, or IR. Clear organization and accessible writing make it exceptionally user-friendly for undergraduate teaching. Highlights ways the UN has adapted (or not) to new challenges of the 21st century. Richard Stahler-Sholk, Eastern Michigan University <BR> This text presents a comprehensive study of the prospects and challenges for the United Nations in the twenty-first century. It is essential reading for anyone interested in international organization and global politics. The accessible and engaging writing makes it ideal for classroom use. Meena Bose, Hofstra University <BR> Mingst and Karns present an elegant combination of historical, institutional and theoretical foundations to explore both the political processes and enduring issues facing the United Nations today. The book provides succinct yet inclusive coverage of the UN as an actor and arena in issues of global governance. The authors artfully weave three themes of governance, sovereignty and leadership to explore current issues like terrorism, the Millennium Development Goals, evolving conceptions of human security and internal reform. Overall, the book serves as a core text while presenting the most updated and thoughtful coverage of the United Nations struggle to balance the demands of states with the needs of people. <BR>Alynna J. Lyon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science, University of New Hampshire <BR> To find such breadth and depth of material on the United Nations and its activities in a book of this size is remarkable. The effective mix of theory, practice, actors, and issues is complemented by an engaging and easy-to-read narrative. The approach and content of this new edition ensure that the book remains valuable reading for all students of the United Nations and international organizations. <BR>Courtney B. Smith, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor at the John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Karen A. Mingst</b> is Lockwood Chair Professor, Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce and Department of Political Science, University of Kentucky. <p/><b>Margaret P. Karns</b> is Professor Emerita of Political Science, University of Dayton and Visiting Professor, Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance, The McCormack Graduate School, University of Massachusetts Boston. <p/><b>Alynna J. Lyon</b> is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of New Hampshire.<br>
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