Humanitarian Challenges And Intervention

Second Edition

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book Humanitarian Challenges And Intervention by Thomas G Weiss, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas G Weiss ISBN: 9780429974816
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 4, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Thomas G Weiss
ISBN: 9780429974816
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 4, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

There are two distinct contemporary challenges to the relief of war-induced human suffering--one within the institutions that make up the international humanitarian system, the other on the ground in war zones. Varied interests, resources, and organizational structures within institutions hamper the effectiveness of efforts on behalf of war victims. And at the same time, on the ground, there are ethical, legal, and operational challenges and dilemmas that require actors continually to choose a course of action with associated necessary evils.Humanitarian challenges and intervention concerns within the international humanitarian system--combined with the domestic context of armed conflicts--often yield policies that do not serve the immediate requirements of victims for relief, protection of rights, stabilization, and reconstruction. Based on compelling, up-to-date case studies of the post-Cold War experience in Central America, northern Iraq, Somalia, the former Yugoslavia, and the African Great Lakes, the authors Thomas G. Weiss and Cindy Collins make recommendations for a more effective international humanitarian system.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

There are two distinct contemporary challenges to the relief of war-induced human suffering--one within the institutions that make up the international humanitarian system, the other on the ground in war zones. Varied interests, resources, and organizational structures within institutions hamper the effectiveness of efforts on behalf of war victims. And at the same time, on the ground, there are ethical, legal, and operational challenges and dilemmas that require actors continually to choose a course of action with associated necessary evils.Humanitarian challenges and intervention concerns within the international humanitarian system--combined with the domestic context of armed conflicts--often yield policies that do not serve the immediate requirements of victims for relief, protection of rights, stabilization, and reconstruction. Based on compelling, up-to-date case studies of the post-Cold War experience in Central America, northern Iraq, Somalia, the former Yugoslavia, and the African Great Lakes, the authors Thomas G. Weiss and Cindy Collins make recommendations for a more effective international humanitarian system.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Moving Out of Poverty by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Glaciers and Glaciation, 2nd edition by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Crime Prevention by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Welfare & Competition by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Teaching for Democracy in an Age of Economic Disparity by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Who's That Girl? Who's That Boy? by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Faith and Logic by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book The Beloved Ego (Psychology Revivals) by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Cultural Change And The New Europe by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Shame, Guilt, and Alcoholism by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Towards International Government (Routledge Revivals) by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Demanding Sex: Critical Reflections on the Regulation of Prostitution by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Fast Families, Virtual Children by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Poetry and Autobiography by Thomas G Weiss
Cover of the book Imagination and Social Perspectives by Thomas G Weiss
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy