Sword & Salve - Confronting New Wars and Humanitarian Crises

Informationen zum Autor Peter J. Hoffman is a research associate at the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York. Thomas G. Weiss is Presidential Professor of Political Science and director of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York. Klappentext In the first book to systematically explore the linkages between war and emergency response, Hoffman and Weiss focus on the profound impact of new wars with non-state actors. The authors trace the evolution of the international humanitarian system from its inception in the 1860s through the current challenges cast by recent U.S. military action in Afghanistan and Iraq. By bringing historical perspective to bear on the mechanics of war and humanitarian action, Sword & Salve provides an essential analytical framework for grasping the nature of crises and how aid agencies can respond strategically rather than reactively to change. Students will find it a powerful tool for understanding the roles of state and non-state actors in international relations, as well as the panopoly of means and ends encompassed by contemporary humanitarianisms. Zusammenfassung Exploring the linkages between war and emergency response! this book focuses on the impact of wars with non-state actors. It traces the evolution of the international humanitarian system from 1860s through the challenges cast by US military action in Afghanistan and Iraq! and is suitable for students. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Concepts and Connections of War and Humanitarianism Chapter 4 Foundations Chapter 5 "New Wars" Chapter 6 "New Humanitarianisms" Chapter 7 Humanitarianism and Collective Action Chapter 8 Making Sense of Afghanistan and Iraq Chapter 9 Humanitarian Strategic Thinking...and Doing

Product details

• Authors: Peter J. Hoffman, Peter J. Weiss Hoffman, Peter J./ Weiss Hoffman, Hoffman Peter J., Thomas G. Weiss, Thomas George Weiss, Weiss Thomas G.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2006
• EAN: 9780742539785
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-3978-5
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
• Series: New Millennium Books in International Studies; New Millennium Books in Intern; New Millennium Books in International Studies
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disasters & Disaster Relief, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Philanthropy & Charity, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Volunteer Work, Aid & relief programmes, Charities, Voluntary Services & Philanthropy, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy, Aid and relief programmes