A History of Humanitarianism, 1755–1989: In the Name of Others

di Silvia Salvatici (Autore)

Manchester University Press, 2019

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. -- .

• Autore: Silvia Salvatici
• Editore: Manchester University Press
• Collana: Humanitarianism: Key Debates and New Approaches
• Anno: 2019
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 264 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 549 gr.
• EAN: 9781526120144

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