Safe Passage into the Twenty-First Century
The United Nations' Quest for Peace, Equality, Justice & Development

On the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, two of the leading voices in its turbulent history offer a fresh and authoritative perspective on the institution as it enters a new and challenging era. Robert Muller and Douglas Roche examine the changes in consciousness that have taken place since 1945, especially in regard to technology, and contemplate the expectations people have for a good quality of life, a clean environment, and a respect for indigenous cultures and practices.