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Understanding the Humanitarian World
Conflict and disaster have been part of human history for as long as it has been recorded. Over time, more mechanisms for responding to crises have developed and become more systematized. Understanding this intricate system, and the forces that shape it are the core focus of this book.
| Author(s) | By Daniel Maxwell, Kirsten Gelsdorf. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 202 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 17 May 2019 |
| Availability | Available |
Conflict and disaster have been part of human history for as long as it has been recorded. Over time, more mechanisms for responding to crises have developed and become more systematized. Understanding this intricate system, and the forces that shape it are the core focus of this book.
Introduction 1. The origins of contemporary humanitarian action: From the early beginnings to World War II 2. Humanitarian action in the Cold War and its aftermath 3. Humanitarian action in the twenty-first century 4. Contemporary humanitarian actors 5. C
Daniel Maxwell is the Henry J. Leir Professor in Food Security at the Feinstein International Center and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, at Tufts University. He teaches humanitarian action, humanitarian policy, and food security in cr
