| Description |
1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"This book acquaints the reader with evolving political, economic and social conditions in these countries and the role played by UN organizations. The book also reveals a hidden side of the United Nations, the role played by more than 30 UN agencies, funds and programs in providing development and humanitarian assistance"-- Provided by publisher |
| Contents |
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- 1. Creation of the United Nations System -- 2. U.S./UN: Sitting on the Other Side of the Desk -- 3. Thailand: Land of Smiles and Instability -- 4. Burma, Thailand and Cambodia: Political Turmoil Within the Region -- 5. Samoa and the Microdots -- 6. China: The Dragon Stumbles -- 7. China: The Dragon Recovers -- 8. Vietnam: A Country, Not a War -- 9. Vietnam: Mending Fences -- 10. Lessons Learned -- Epilogue. The Global Race Between China and the United States -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
United Nations -- Asia.
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United Nations. |
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Asia. |
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Morey, Roy D.
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Morey, Roy D. |
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Economic assistance -- Asia.
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Economic assistance. |
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Humanitarian assistance -- Asia.
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Humanitarian assistance. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- General. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Morey, Roy D. United Nations at work in Asia 9780786478712 (DLC) 2013041290 (OCoLC)862041513 |
| ISBN |
9781476614212 (electronic book) |
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1476614210 (electronic book) |
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9780786478712 |
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0786478713 |
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