Introduction to the Law of the United Nations, Paperback by Kolb, Robert; Del...

Introduction to the Law of the United Nations, Paperback by Kolb, Robert; Del Mar, Katherine (TRN), ISBN 1841139378, ISBN-13 9781841139371, Brand New, Free shipping in the USA comprehensive resource for practicing lawyers as well as students, this volume covers both the twentieth century history of the United Nations and its current roles. The organization covers broader areas than just collective security and peaceful settlement of disputes, Kolb (public international law, U. of Geneva) points out, but most of his focus is on the current legal structure of the UN and its role in dispute resolution. Th includes discussion of how useful the UN actually is and contends that it is always an underlying reflection of the current world of nations and their relations with one another. Appendices providing the full text of the Covenant of the League of Nations and the Charter of the United Nations are included in addition to a comprehensive index and tables of cases, international instruments, and resolutions. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()