The UN Security Council and the Center of Power

The United Nations: Leadership and Challenges in a Global World

by Ida Walker

As the seat of power in the United Nations, the Security Council and its five permanent members have influence in every corner of the globe. Through an investigation into the Security Councils history and role at the UN, profiles of the five permanent members, and criticisms concerning it, students will understand how this central part of the United Nations wields so much power in the world. Each title in this series contains color photos, excerpts from primary documents, and back matter including: an index, time line, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers

88 pages, Library Binding

First published August 15, 2015