This book is an essential bibliographical guide to contemporary diplomacy. Farag Moussa presents a carefully curated selection of fundamental books, articles, and documents relating to modern diplomatic practices, international relations, and the political developments of the 20th century. Intended for researchers, students, and practitioners, this guide offers a comprehensive overview of the m…
This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the principles and functioning of modern international law. Covering topics such as state sovereignty, treaties, jurisdiction, and the law governing armed conflict, Akehurst explains complex legal concepts in clear language for students and general readers. The fourth edition updates developments in international legal practice a…
This book provides a foundational introduction to the principles, sources, and development of international law, along with the structure and functions of major international organizations. Hari Hara Das explains the evolution of global legal norms, state sovereignty, treaty obligations, dispute settlement mechanisms, and the role of organizations such as the United Nations in maintaining inter…
This first volume of the UNESCO General History of Africa series examines the methodologies used in studying African history and explores the continent’s prehistoric past. Edited by J. Ki-Zerbo, the book brings together leading scholars who analyze archaeological findings, linguistic evidence, oral traditions, and interdisciplinary approaches that illuminate Africa’s early human development…
Dit boek vertelt het levensverhaal van Trygve Lie, de Noorse arbeidersjongen die de eerste Secretaris-Generaal van de Verenigde Naties werd. Hans Amundsen beschrijft zijn jeugd, politieke loopbaan en de omstandigheden waaronder hij een internationale leider werd. Het werk biedt inzicht in zijn karakter, zijn rol binnen de wereldpolitiek en zijn bijdragen aan de ontwikkeling van de Verenigde Nat…
Contemporary International Law: A Concise Introduction provides a clear and accessible overview of the principles, institutions, and practices of modern international law. Werner Levi explains the historical evolution of international legal norms, the role of states and international organizations, the nature of treaties, the settlement of disputes, and the challenges facing the international l…
This book presents a series of biographical and analytical portraits of influential leaders who shaped the political development of emerging nations in the mid-20th century. Vera Micheles Dean examines their roles in nation-building, their political challenges, and the social transformations that accompanied the rise of newly independent states. Through insightful commentary, the work highlight…
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the concept of discrimination within the framework of international law, with particular emphasis on human rights. E. W. Vierdag analyzes the legal definitions, principles, and interpretations of discrimination as applied in international treaties, conventions, and judicial decisions. The work explores how international law addresses issues of e…
Dictionary of African Biography, Volume 5 (Oding–Teres), edited by Emmanuel K. Akyeampong and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is part of a six-volume authoritative reference series documenting significant individuals from Africa and the African diaspora. Published by Oxford University Press in 2012, this volume contains scholarly entries for notable personalities whose names fall alphabetically betwe…
East Africa in the Fifties: A View of Late Imperial Life provides a historical and personal account of British colonial administration in East Africa during the 1950s—the final decade before decolonization transformed the region. Written by S. J. Colman, the book explores political tensions, administrative structures, and everyday life across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika during a period mar…