International Cooperation in Cold War Europe: The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, 1947-64

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was founded in 1947 to promote economic cooperation in Europe after World War II. It was a Cold War-era organization that bridged the divide between the USA and the Soviet Union and set norms and standards that still impact millions of people in Europe and beyond. This book provides a unique study of the UNECE's history and impact.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was established in 1947 as the first postwar international organization focused on economic cooperation in Europe. Its founding members included the USA and the Soviet Union, representing the Cold War superpowers, and the UNECE aimed to bridge the boundaries set by the Cold War and facilitate European cooperation. Despite facing competition from other organizations, the UNECE managed to establish itself and set norms and standards that continue to impact millions of people in Europe and beyond. The book provides a comprehensive study of the UNECE, incorporating research on the Cold War, internationalism, and European integration. It weaves these different threads of historical enquiry into a single analytical narrative, offering a unique perspective on this important but under-researched international organization.

Weight: 558g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350228054