Bookmiller, Kirsten Nakjavani.

The United Nations / Kirsten Nakjavani Bookmiller. - New York : Chelsea House, 2008. - 140 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. - Global organizations .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 126-129) and index.

Starting some where : the League of Nations -- Growing pains : the UN's birth and evolution -- How the UN works -- A global 911? : peace, security, and the UN -- Peace is not just about the guns : health, wealth, and human rights -- What if earth is sick? : the UN and environmental security -- The UN : its predicaments and promise.

ISBN: 9780791095409 (hardcover : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2007042710

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United Nations.

LC Class. No.: JZ4984.5 / .B67 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 341.23