Through a combination of detailed case studies of humanitarian emergencies and thematic chapters which cover key concepts, actors and activities, this book expl

“This volume is interesting both because of its global focus, and its chronology up to the present, it covers a good century of changes. It will help define t

Humanitarian intervention has increasingly become the prevalent means of providing protection and aid at a global level. Yet alongside its success concerns have

Explores the fluctuating relationship between human rights and humanitarianism and the changing nature of the politics and practices of humanity.

Years of tremendous growth in response to complex emergencies have left a mark on the humanitarian sector. Various matters that once seemed settled are now subj