Humanitarianism, War, and Politics - Solferino to Syria and Beyond

This authoritative book provides a comprehensive analysis of the original idea of humanitarianism and its evolution, exploring its triangulation with war and politics. Tracing the profound changes in the culture and capacities that underpin the sector, the authors assess the reinventions that constitute "revolutions in humanitarian affairs."

List of contents

Introduction
 Humanitarian Cosmology and Mythology
Chapter 1
 Humanitarian Culture, Traditions, and Theories
Chapter 2
Humanitarian Genesis and Gravity:  Solferino to Biafra and African Famine
Chapter 3
 The New Wars and New Humanitarianisms of the 1990s:  Northern Iraq, Somalia, Rwanda, and the Balkans
Chapter 4
 Humanitarianism and Security:  The Responsibility to Protect
Chapter 5
 Humanitarianism Adjudicated:  The International Criminal Court
Chapter 6
 Humanitarianism in the Post-9/11 World:  Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Syria
Chapter 7
 Humanitarianism Forgotten and Forsaken:  Darfur, South Sudan, Uganda, and Neglected Victims
Chapter 8
 Humanitarian Limbo:  Displaced Populations, Protracted Situations, Contested Camps
Chapter 9
 The Humanitarian-Industrial Complex:  Media and Markets
Chapter 10
 Humanitarianism Unbound:  Public Health Disasters and Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 11
 The Study and Practice of Humanitarianism:  Making Sense and Finding Meaning in Saving People

About the author

By Peter J. Hoffman and Thomas G. Weiss - Foreword by Jan Egeland

Summary

This authoritative book provides a comprehensive analysis of the original idea of humanitarianism and its evolution, exploring its triangulation with war and politics. Tracing the profound changes in the culture and capacities that underpin the sector, the authors assess the reinventions that constitute “revolutions in humanitarian affairs.”

Product details

• Authors: Peter J Hoffman, Peter J. Hoffman, Peter J. Weiss Hoffman, Peter J./ Weiss Hoffman, Hoffman Peter J., Thomas G Weiss, Thomas G. Weiss, Weiss Thomas G.
• Assisted by: Egeland Jan (Foreword)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9781442266124
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-6612-4
• No. of pages: 344
• Series: New Millennium Books in International Studies; New Millennium Books in Intern; New Millennium Books in International Studies; New Millennium Books in Intern
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Philanthropy & Charity, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Volunteer Work, Welfare economics, Charities, Voluntary Services & Philanthropy, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy