Description: The second edition of Historical Dictionary of International Organizations provides a comprehensive overview of the major international organizations, both intergovernmental and international intergovernmental, of the 20th and 21st centuries. While the emphasis is on organizat...
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"An expert and prolific writer on international relations for more than three decades....The more that 700 dictionary entries provide concise, accurate, and balanced information on the organizations, significant leaders, pertinent concepts such as Developing countries, and activities....This fine work will be useful for many reference questions in public and academic libraries." --Booklist
"The selected chronology is expanded, updated, and better organized. The updated and expanded book bibliography remains comprehensive....For specialized research libraries, this new edition should be added and the first edition retained." --R.L. Kear, Choice Reviews "This publication will be essential for anyone interested in international organizations of the world." --American Reference Books Annual "The Dictionary will serve well as a first point of reference for those wishing to inform themselves about the basic features of the most significant international organisations." --Reference Reviews