UNESCO

UNESCO

Julian Huxley

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Euston Grove Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Políticas del Gobierno central
ISBN:
9781906267018
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UNESCO was created 'to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science, and culture.' No one spoke with greater authority about the plan for UNESCO than Julian Huxley. As Executive Secretary of its Preparatory Commission and first Director General, he was a major influence the organization’s original vision. This facsimile edition provides both the English and French editions of Huxley’s visionary policy document, first published in 1946 during preparatory negotiations.

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