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The politics of protection : the limits of humanitarian action / Elizabeth G. Ferris.
| Author/creator | Ferris, Elizabeth G. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2011. |
| Description | xvii, 359 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Humanitarian principles and international law -- Human rights and protection -- Protection and humanitarian assistance : communities and governments -- The UN and NGOs in humanitarian operations -- Global governance -- Humanitarian dilemmas -- Natural disasters and protection -- Paying for protection : humanitarian financing -- Future challenges for humanitarian actors -- Concluding observations and recommendations. |
| Abstract | "Examines the evolution of the international community's understanding and commitment to the concept of 'humanitarian protection,' focusing on the inconsistencies inherent in responses from Rwanda to Katrina in order to demonstrate the challenges and limitations of protecting future vulnerable populations from war and natural disasters"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010053914 |
| ISBN | 9780815721376 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815721374 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JZ6369 .F44 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |