'This book is a fine example of the textbook genre - it is clear, accessible, and informative. Moreover it contains enough of the author's own insights and comments to encourage further reading. The section on Peacekeeping is especially timely and relevant. United Nations in the Contemporary World will, I am sure, be a worthy addition to many student reading list.' - Contemporary British History

• Part I: Infrastructural Change 1. The Ideas and Structures of 1945 2. Changing UN Ideas and Approaches 3. Sovereign States as UN Members Part II. The UN in a Changing International Environment 4. Peacekeeping 5. Arms Control and Disarmament 6. The UN and the Developing World 7. The UN and an Urbanizing World 8. Helping Refugees Part III: Facing the Future 9. Selective Tally of Suggested Reforms Outlining Problems, Listing Recommendations and Noting Reservations 10. The UN Shapes the Future: An Evaluation

'This book is a fine example of the textbook genre - it is clear, accessible, and informative. Moreover it contains enough of the author's own insights and comments to encourage further reading. The section on Peacekeeping is especially timely and relevant. United Nations in the Contemporary World will, I am sure, be a worthy addition to many student reading list.' - Contemporary British History

• Part I: Infrastructural Change 1. The Ideas and Structures of 1945 2. Changing UN Ideas and Approaches 3. Sovereign States as UN Members Part II. The UN in a Changing International Environment 4. Peacekeeping 5. Arms Control and Disarmament 6. The UN and the Developing World 7. The UN and an Urbanizing World 8. Helping Refugees Part III: Facing the Future 9. Selective Tally of Suggested Reforms Outlining Problems, Listing Recommendations and Noting Reservations 10. The UN Shapes the Future: An Evaluation