"This second edition of Historical Dictionary of International Organizations provides a comprehensive overview of major international organizations, both intergovernmental and international intergovernmental, of the 20th and 21st centuries. While the emphasis is on today's organizations, those that have ceased to exist are also included. This reference includes a chronology, an introductory essay, and more than 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on the organizations, significant leaders, pioneers, founders, and members."--Jacket.