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

by Thomas G. Weiss and Peter J. Hoffman

Book Overview

This authoritative book provides a comprehensive analysis of the original idea of humanitarianism and its evolution, exploring its triangulation with war and politics. Tracing the profound changes in the culture and capacities that underpin the sector, the authors assess the reinventions that constitute "revolutions in humanitarian affairs."

• 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"