An introduction to the law of the United Nations / Robert Kolb ; translated by Katherine Del Mar.
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TextLanguage: English Original language: French Publication details: Portland, Or. : Hart Pub., 2010.Description: xxii, 251 p. ; 25 cmISBN: - 9781841139371 (pbk.)
- 1841139378 (pbk.)
- Introduction au droit des Nations Unies. English
- 341.23 22 K8305i
- KZ4986 .K6513 2010
Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-240) and index.
Sketch of the evolution of the idea for a world organisation -- From the League of Nations to the United Nations -- The establishment of the United Nations organisation -- Phases in the history of the United Nations -- General layout of the charter -- Ideological manifesto of the charter : peace, cooperation, rights of the human person -- Fundamental principles of the charter -- Membership of the United Nations (Chapter II, Articles 3-6) -- Organs of the United Nations : functions and powers -- United Nations 'family' : specialised affiliated organisations -- Article 103 of the charter -- Amendment and revision of the charter -- Effectiveness of the United Nations -- United Nations, the forum and the oracle.