This is a complete update and revision of Stoetzer's classic reference work on the Organization of American States (OAS), first published by Praeger in 1965. The work will provide the reader with an understanding of the OAS in today's world and will give a realistic and indepth interpretation of the inter-american system, its background, and its development. The work not only deals with basic information, such as the activities and organization of the most important organs and institutions of the OAS, its commissions and agencies; it also covers the changes that have taken place over the last forty-five years, since the founding of the OAS in 1948, including much material not readily available from other sources.
This comprehensive work on the OAS will be a mandatory reference for all those involved in inter-american and world affairs and international organizations. It will also appeal to scholars in inter-American history and affairs, Latin American studies, and political science.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Basis and Background
The Pan American Movement from the Union of American Republics to the Organization of American States
The Strengthened Inter-American System: The Establishment of the OAS
The OAS between 1948 and 1967/1970: The Inter-American Conference, the Meeting of Consultation of Ministers
The OAS between 1948 and 1967/1970: The Pan American Union
The OAS between 1948 and 1967/1970: The Specialized Conferences and Specialized Organizations, Agencies, and Commissions
The Road Toward Revision of the Charter
The Revised Charter and the New Structure of the OAS
The Last Two Decades and the Protocol of Cartagena De Indias (1970-1991)
Related Organizations: Latin American and the Caribbean Connection
The OAS and International Law, Human Rights and Democracy
The OAS and Peace and Security
The Balance sheet and the Future
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
