Humanitarianism: A Dictionary of Concepts

The field of humanitarianism is characterised by profound uncertainty, by a constant need to respond to the unpredictable, and by concepts and practices that often defy simple or straightforward explanation. Humanitarians often find themselves not just engaged in the pursuit of effective action, but also in a quest for meaning. That is the starting point for this book.

Humanitarian action has in recent years confronted geopolitical challenges...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857432819
• ISBN13: 9781857432817
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"