A history of humanitarianism, 1755-1989: in the name of others

The book traces the history of international humanitarianism from the anti-slavery movement to the end of the cold war. It is based on an extensive survey of the international literature and is retold in an original narrative that relies on a close examination of the sources. The reconstruction of h...

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Main Author: Salvatici, Silvia 1967- (Author)
Other Authors: Sanders, Philip (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Italian
Published: Manchester Manchester University Press 2019
Edition:First English-language edition
Series:Humanitarianism
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:The book traces the history of international humanitarianism from the anti-slavery movement to the end of the cold war. It is based on an extensive survey of the international literature and is retold in an original narrative that relies on a close examination of the sources. The reconstruction of humanitarianism's long history unfolds around some crucial moments and events: the colonial expansion of European countries, the two world wars and their aftermaths, the emergence of a new postcolonial order. In terms of its contents, narrative style, interpretative approach the book is aimed at a large and diverse public including: scholars who are studying and teaching humanitarianism; students who need to learn about humanitarianism as part of their training or research; operators and volunteers who are engaged in the field; non-specialist readers who are interested in the topic because of its relevance to current events
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite [223]-242
Register: Seite [243]-247
Physical Description:xii, 247 Seiten
ISBN:9781526120168
9781526120144

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