Silvia Salvatici

A history of humanitarianism, 1755-1989 (eBook, ePUB)

In the name of others

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Zando
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781526120175
• Artikelnr.: 57471486

Autorenporträt

Silvia Salvatici is Associate Professor at the University of Milan

Inhaltsangabe

Preface to the English edition Introduction Part I: Archaeology of
international humanitarianism 1 Saving humanity, abolishing slavery 2
Colonial humanitarianism Part II: Humanitarianism in wartime 3 La guerre et
la charité 4 'Chaotic years of peace' 5 Aftermath of the Second World War:
humanitarianism at a crossroads? Part III: From Europe to the Third World 6
Fighting poverty and hunger 7 Humanitarian emergencies Epilogue: a 'new
humanitarianism'? Bibliography Index