by ThomasG.Weiss (Author), Michael Barnett (Author)
This book provides a succinct but sophisticated understanding of humanitarianism and insight into the on-going dilemmas and tensions that have accompanied it since its origins in the early nineteenth century. Combining theoretical and historical exposition with a broad range of contemporary case studies, the book:
An accessible and engaging work by two of the leading scholars in the field, Humanitarianism Contested is essential reading for all those concerned with the future of human rights and international relations.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 18 Feb 2011
ISBN 10: 0415496640
ISBN 13: 9780415496643
'Short, penetrating and accessibly written. Apart from the open dialogue between the authors, the answers they give to `ten guiding questions' provides important intellectual and normative puzzles that will engage both practitioners and students alike.' - Tim Dunne, International Affairs, Vol. 87, 6, November 2011