Encyclopedia of international peacekeeping operations
Material type: TextPublication details: Santa Barbara, Calif.,USA: ABC-Clio Inc., 1999Description: 356pISBN:- 0874368928 (hbk.):
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Reference Item | Mindef Library & Info Centre Reference | R 341.584 RAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 0011143 |
COVERAGE:Aims to provide both information and analysis about peacekeeping and its role in the resolution of contemporary conflict. Entries cover countries, personalities, concepts and missions. The majority of missions conducted since 1945 have been mandated and conducted under the direction of the United Nations. Hence, the majority of entries are, therefore, about United Nation's peacekeeping operations. However, entries are also included for NATO-led operations and for regional organizations, such as the Organization of African Unity, that are beginning to develop policy and capability in peacekeeping. Appendices include Force Commanders of UN Peacekeeping Missions, 1948-1998; Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, 1948-1998; and acronyms.ARRANGEMENT:Entries are alphabetical by subject or proper name and provide bibliographical and cross references. Also includes an index.
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