A History of Humanitarianism, 1755–1989: In the Name of Others (Humanitarianism: Key Debates and New Approaches)

Salvatici, Silvia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 152612016X ISBN 13: 9781526120168

Verlag: Manchester University Press, 2019

Reseña del editor:

The book traces the history of international humanitarianism from the anti-slavery movement to the end of the cold war. It is based on an extensive survey of the international literature and is retold in an original narrative that relies on a close examination of the sources. The reconstruction of humanitarianism's long history unfolds around some crucial moments and events: the colonial expansion of European countries, the two world wars and their aftermaths, the emergence of a new postcolonial order. In terms of its contents, narrative style, interpretative approach the book is aimed at a large and diverse public including: scholars who are studying and teaching humanitarianism; students who need to learn about humanitarianism as part of their training or research; operators and volunteers who are engaged in the field; non-specialist readers who are interested in the topic because of its relevance to current events. -- .

Biografía del autor:

Silvia Salvatici is Associate Professor at the University of Milan -- .