A History of Humanitarianism, 1755–1989

In the Name of Others

Silvia Salvatici

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English

Manchester University Press
17 May 2019

Aid & relief programmes; International relations

Series: Humanitarianism: Key Debates and New Approaches

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. -- .

By: Silvia Salvatici
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 549g
ISBN: 9781526120144
ISBN 10: 1526120143
Series: Humanitarianism: Key Debates and New Approaches
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 17 May 2019
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface to the English edition Introduction Part I: Archaeology of international humanitarianism 1 Saving humanity, abolishing slavery 2 Colonial humanitarianism Part II: Humanitarianism in wartime 3 La guerre et la charité 4 ‘Chaotic years of peace' 5 Aftermath of the Second World War: humanitarianism at a crossroads? Part III: From Europe to the Third World 6 Fighting poverty and hunger 7 Humanitarian emergencies Epilogue: a ‘new humanitarianism’? Bibliography Index -- .

Silvia Salvatici is Associate Professor at the University of Milan

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

'To be commended as a richly told, updated overview of humanitarian history that will be most useful to advanced students and researchers who are new to the field.' Journal of Contemporary History -- .