Title: In the shadow of 'just wars' : violence, politics, and humanitarian action
Description: Essays written by scholars, journalists and humanitarian relief workers look at humanitarian crises of the past five years for their successes and failures, and suggest that humanitarian action has often failed to live up to its ideals. These essays expose the shortcomings of the various humanitarian organizations, particularly the U.N., and illuminate the complex moral and political debate that surrounds even the most basic relief operations.
Subjects: Humanitarian assistance, War victims, Just war doctrine, Services for, Case studies, Political Science, Politics/International Relations, Philanthropy & Charity, International Relations - General, Politics / Current Events, Politics - Current Events, Political Freedom & Security - Human Rights, Ngos (Non-Governmental Organizations), Disasters & Disaster Relief