The CHA is proud to announce the publication of the first in the Canadian Historical Association / University of Toronto Press International Themes and Issues Series, A World Beyond Borders, An Introduction to the History of International Organizations written by David McKenzie. The book traces the history of international organizations (IOs), with particular focus on the League of Nations, the development of the United Nations, and the UN system.

Following this chronological order, the book examines how international organizations became the major legal, moral, and cultural forces that they are today, involved in all aspects of international relations including peacekeeping, disarmament, peace resolution, human rights, diplomacy, and environmentalism.

The series is dedicated to publishing concise, focused overviews of topics that are of international significance in the study of history. To order a copy, please go to http://www.utppublishing.com/A-World-Beyond-Borders-An-Introduction-to-the-History-of-International-Organizations.html