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

by Thomas G. Weiss and Peter J. Hoffman

Book Overview

What is humanitarianism? This authoritative book provides a comprehensive analysis of the original idea and its evolution, exploring its triangulation with war and politics. Peter J. Hoffman and Thomas G. Weiss trace the origins of humanitarianism, its social movement, and the institutions (international humanitarian law) and organizations (providers of assistance and protection) that comprise it. They consider the international humanitarian system's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442266139
• ISBN13: 9781442266131
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 9.0"