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The International Committee of the Red Cross: A Neutral Humanitarian Actor
Written by two formidable experts in the field, this book analyzes international humanitarian action as practiced by the ICRC, explaining its history and structure as well as examining contemporary field experience and broad diplomatic initiatives related to its principal tasks.
| Author(s) | By David P. Forsythe, Barbara Ann Rieffer-Flanagan. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 154 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 29 Feb 2016 |
| Availability | Available |
Written by two formidable experts in the field, this book analyzes international humanitarian action as practiced by the ICRC, explaining its history and structure as well as examining contemporary field experience and broad diplomatic initiatives related to its principal tasks.
Introduction 1. Historical development 2. Organization and management 3. The ICRC and international humanitarian law 4. Humanitarian assistance and restoration of family ties 5. Detention visits 6. Conclusion: the future of the ICRC
David P. Forsythe is Emeritus University Professor and Charles J. Mach Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska -Lincoln, USA. Barbara Ann J. Rieffer-Flanagan is Professor of Political Science at Central Washington Uni
