Humanitarianism and Modern Culture

About the author

Keith Tester is Professor of Sociology at the University of Hull in England and Professor of Sociology at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, Korea. He is the author of numerous books, including the prize-winning Animals and Society: The Humanity of Animal Rights (1991), Civil Society (1992), Media, Culture, and Morality (1994), Moral Culture (1997), and Compassion, Morality, and the Media (2001).

Summary

An examination of humanitarianism in Western society. Argues that humanitarianism has become a staple part of modern media and celebrity culture.

Product details

• Authors: Keith Tester, Keith (Professor of Sociology Tester
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.06.2014
• EAN: 9780271036786
• ISBN: 978-0-271-03678-6
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 227 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Essays on Human Rights
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights, POLITICAL SCIENCE / NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Philanthropy & Charity, Political activism, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Human rights, civil rights, Refugees & Political Asylum, Charities, Voluntary Services & Philanthropy