Buy International Organizations and Civilian Protection
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Home > Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > International relations > International institutions > International Organizations and Civilian Protection: Power, Ideas and Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones
International Organizations and Civilian Protection: Power, Ideas and Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones

International Organizations and Civilian Protection: Power, Ideas and Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



Available


X
About the Book

Despite the proliferation of international humanitarian and human rights laws since the end of the Cold War, there has been an erosion of the practical immunity of civilians caught up in armed conflicts. Here, Sreeram Chaulia explores the attempts of international humanitarian organizations to relieve the plight of these civilians, offering a unique insight into the motivations and effects of these organizations at the grass-roots level in conflict zones. By using a theoretical framework to examine the realities of humanitarian assistance, this analysis offers invaluable conclusions for those involved in the study of Politics and International Relations, as well as those concerned with practicalities of conflict resolution and peacekeeping.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Chapter 1: International Organizations and the Global Protection Crisis Chapter 2: Rationality and Culture in International Organizations Chapter 3: Methods for Researching Humanitarian Behaviour Chapter 4: Humanitarians in Sri Lanka: Hunting with the Hounds and Running with the Hares Chapter 5: Humanitarians in the Philippines: Props and Counters to the ‘War on Terrorism’ Chapter 6: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Humanitarians Across Sri Lanka and the Philippines Chapter 7: The ‘Truths’ about Humanitarian Behaviour Chapter 8: Humanitarianism, Militarism and the Struggles for Peace Epilogue: Decolonising International Organizations

About the Author :
Sreeram Chaulia is Vice Dean of the Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA) at the OP Jindal Global University in Sonipat, India. He is also a columnist on international current affairs for the Hong Kong-based Asia Times and the New Delhi-based Financial Express.

Review :
'[This is] a terrific contribution to a growing literature rethinking the purpose and potential of international humanitarian work. Based on fascinating field studies from Sri Lanka and the Philippines, Sreeram Chaulia argues that the range of theoretical explanations for state and non-state humanitarian efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict are not up to the task. Our humanitarianism must, he argues, be open to more radical experimentation and new grass roots alliances, while rooting itself in a deeper understanding of the structures of social and political life in a global economy. Great stuff.' - Professor David Kennedy, Institute for Global Law and Policy, Harvard Law School, Harvard University; '[This book] is an important contribution to our understanding of humanitarianism in the context of conflict and war. [It] accomplishes the difficult task of making an important political critique of humanitarian action while at the same time contributing to recent theoretical debates within International Relations theory...The book will be of interest to scholars and students in international relations and development studies, as well as to practitioners in humanitarian organizations.' - Dr Peter Nyers, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, McMaster University; 'Chaulia has written a fascinating book on the humanitarian enterprise. He locates contemporary humanitarianism, especially humanitarian organizations, in global structures of injustice to argue a case for decolonizing the entrenched vision and realizing a just world order.' - Professor B.S. Chimni, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University; 'Chaulia brings a much-needed rigorous political science analysis to the field of international humanitarian organizations. [This book] brings an important new dimension to the debate on the nature, motivation and impact of humanitarian engagement in conflict zones.' - Dr Alex de Waal, Program Director, Social Science Research Council; 'This book is a politically powerful and an intellectually astute critique of humanitarian organizations and will be a must-read for students of development studies, politics and international relations, as well as practitioners. I look forward to introducing this text to my students.' - Dr Patricia Daley, Lecturer in Human Geography, Jesus College, Oxford University


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781848856400
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Tauris Academic Studies
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Weight: 498 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1848856407
  • Publisher Date: 27 May 2011
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Power, Ideas and Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones
  • Width: 138 mm


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
International Organizations and Civilian Protection: Power, Ideas and Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC -
International Organizations and Civilian Protection: Power, Ideas and Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

International Organizations and Civilian Protection: Power, Ideas and Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept

    Fresh on the Shelf


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!