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UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION (UNESCO)
CREATING NORMS FOR A COMPLEX WORLD |
By: |
J. P. Singh |
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Hardback |
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£135.00 |
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£121.50 |
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ISBN 10: |
0415491134 |
ISBN 13: |
9780415491136 |
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Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
Pub. date: |
1 February, 2010 |
Series: |
Global Institutions |
Pages: |
192 |
Description: |
Traces the history of UNESCO from its foundational idealism to its stature as the preeminent international organization for science, education, and culture, building a well rounded understanding of this important organization. This book provides an overview of the organization. It is suitable for students and scholars of international relations. |
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This book traces the history of UNESCO from its foundational idealism to its current stature as the preeminent international organization for science, education, and culture, building a well rounded understanding of this important organization. The book: * provides an overview of the organization and its institutional architecture in the context of its humanistic idealism * details the subsequent challenges UNESCO faced through cold war and power politics, global dependence and interdependence, and the rise of identity and culture in global politics * analyses the functioning of UNESCO administration, finance, and its various constituencies including the secretariat, member-states, and civil society * explores the major controversies and issues underlying the initiatives in education, sciences, culture and communication * examines the current agenda and future challenges through three major issues in UNESCO: Education or All, digital divide issues, and norms on cultural diversity * assesses the role of UNESCO in making norms in complex world of multiple actors and intersecting issue-areas.Reflecting on UNESCO's vision, its everyday practices, and future challenges; this work is an essential resource for students and scholars of international relations and international organizations. |
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4 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables |
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UK |
Imprint: |
Routledge |
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Returnable |
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