Despite criticisms of its failures and ineffectiveness, the United Nations (UN) has shown itself to be stronger and longer lasting than the international bodies that came before it. In an overview of the history and structure of the United Nations, this volume examines the UN Charter, the major UN divisions, and efforts at reform as the UN continues to evolve to address modern global issues. Learn more about the UN's place in the world and how it operates in The History, Structure, and Reach of the UN, one of the titles in The United Nations series.