Humanitarianism, War, and Politics Hoffman Peter J.
Humanitarianism, War, and Politics Hoffman Peter J. What is humanitarianism? Hoffman and Thomas G. This authoritative book provides a comprehensive analysis of the original idea and its evolution,…
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Humanitarianism, War, and Politics Hoffman Peter J.
What is humanitarianism? Hoffman and Thomas G. This authoritative book provides a comprehensive analysis of the original idea and its evolution, exploring its triangulation with war and politics. Peter J.
They consider the international humanitarian system's ability to regulate the conduct of war, to improve the wellbeing of its victims, and to prosecute war criminals. 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. Probing the profound changes in the culture and capacities that underpin the sector and alter the meaning of humanitarianism, they assess the reinventions that constitute "revolutions in humanitarian affairs." The book begins with traditions and perspectives--ranging from classic international relations approaches to "Critical