History Of Unesco And Intellectual Co Operation

This history of UNESCO retraces almost 50 years in the life of the international organization, whose action in fields such as education, science, culture and communication have been at the heart of changes since World War II.

Based on a selection of texts drawn from UNESCO's archives and accompanied by brief explanations of the issues at stake, this book offers an understanding of the ongoing task of an organization responsible for constructing the defenses of peace in the minds of men.--Publisher's description.

UNESCO was established in November 1945 with the aim of seeking to "advance the objectives of international peace and of the common welfare of mankind" by "promoting the educational and scientific and cultural relations of the peoples of the world". This publication, based on a selection of texts drawn from UNESCO's archives, examines the evolution and activities of the organisation over the past sixty years in its efforts to stimulate intellectual debate and provide guidance in the promotion of a more peaceful, tolerant and humane world.

National Committee Of The United States Of America On International Intellectual Cooperation.