The Politics Of Humanity - The Reality of Relief Aid

Zusatztext 'Offers a glimpse into the workings of the global humanitarian machinery; at the same time it is a frank and engaging contribution to the debate on the efficacy of humanitarianism' TLS. Informationen zum Autor John Holmes worked in the Foreign Office for 34 years, finishing as Ambassador in Paris, before taking up the role of UN USG for Humanitarian Affairs in 2007. Klappentext John Holmes was the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs from 2007 until 2010. His work took him to some of the most troubled areas of the world: to Sri Lanka, Darfur, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, among other places, and exposed him to the harsh realities of humanitarian aid. Clear-eyed about the realities of development aid, Holmes realised early on that his role was to be a voice to the voiceless. This book exposes how difficult this job is, as well as analysing and exploring in great depth the wider policy questions of the role. 'Offers a glimpse into the workings of the global humanitarian machinery; at the same time it is a frank and engaging contribution to the debate on the efficacy of humanitarianism' TLS. Zusammenfassung A searingly honest evaluation of the frustrations and difficulties of the world of humanitarian relief.

Product details

• Authors: John Holmes, Holmes John
• Publisher: Head of Zeus
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.03.2013, delayed
• EAN: 9781781850916
• ISBN: 978-1-78185-091-6
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 246 mm x 36 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Non-fiction book; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disasters & Disaster Relief, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, International Relations, Non Fiction, Aid and relief programmes