ISBN: 9783032086846 - humanitarianism and the international committee of the red cross, 1859 to 1989: l'histoire du comité international de la croix-rouge (palgrave studies in political history) (9 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. This book explores how humanitarianismoften perceived as a selfless moral actis in fact deeply entangled with political interests and structures of power. Centering on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), it asks: where did modern humanitarianism come from? Why was it embraced? How has it been practicedand with what limits? And ultimately, with what discursive power? Spanning from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, the book is structured around these guiding questions. It examines the emergence of humanitarian ideals in Western contexts, the motivationsemotional, strategic, and politicalbehind humanitarian aid, and the practical and ethical constraints that shape its delivery. A central theme is humanitarianism as a magnetic concept: morally powerful yet ideologically flexible, allowing different actors to project their values and interests under a banner of compassion. Accessible and conceptually rich, this book is essential for those interested in humanitarian history, international relations, and the political uses of morality. Accessible and conceptually rich, this book is essential for those interested in humanitarian history, international relations, and the political uses of morality. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book explores how humanitarianism often perceived as a selfless moral act is in fact deeply entangled with political interests and structures of power. Centering on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), it asks: where did modern humanitarianism come from Why was it embraced How has it been practiced and with what limits And ultimately, with what discursive power Spanning from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, the book is structured around these guiding questions. It examines the emergence of humanitarian ideals in Western contexts, the motivations emotional, strategic, and political behind humanitarian aid, and the practical and ethical constraints that shape its delivery. A central theme is humanitarianism as a magnetic concept : morally powerful yet ideologically flexible, allowing different actors to project their values and interests under a banner of compassion. Accessible and conceptually rich, this book is essential for those interested in humanitarian history, international relations, and the political uses of morality.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book explores how humanitarianism often perceived as a selfless moral act is in fact deeply entangled with political interests and structures of power. Centering on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), it asks: where did modern humanitarianism come from Why was it embraced How has it been practiced and with what limits And ultimately, with what discursive power Spanning from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, the book is structured around these guiding questions. It examines the emergence of humanitarian ideals in Western contexts, the motivations emotional, strategic, and political behind humanitarian aid, and the practical and ethical constraints that shape its delivery. A central theme is humanitarianism as a magnetic concept : morally powerful yet ideologically flexible, allowing different actors to project their values and interests under a banner of compassion. Accessible and conceptually rich, this book is essential for those interested in humanitarian history, international relations, and the political uses of morality. 140 pp. Englisch.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -This book explores how humanitarianismoften perceived as a selfless moral actis in fact deeply entangled with political interests and structures of power. Centering on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), it asks: where did modern humanitarianism come from Why was it embraced How has it been practicedand with what limits And ultimately, with what discursive power Spanning from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, the book is structured around these guiding questions. It examines the emergence of humanitarian ideals in Western contexts, the motivationsemotional, strategic, and politicalbehind humanitarian aid, and the practical and ethical constraints that shape its delivery. A central theme is humanitarianism as a 'magnetic concept': morally powerful yet ideologically flexible, allowing different actors to project their values and interests under a banner of compassion. Accessible and conceptually rich, this book is essential for those interested in humanitarian history, international relations, and the political uses of morality.Springer-Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 140 pp. Englisch.…