A history of humanitarianism, 1755–1989
Author | : Silvia Salvatici |
Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
Total Pages | : 420 |
Release | : 2019-04-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781526120175 |
ISBN-13 | : 1526120178 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Download or read book A history of humanitarianism, 1755–1989 written by Silvia Salvatici and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2019-04-27 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book traces the history of international aid from the anti-slavery movement to the end of the cold war. The reconstruction of humanitarianism’s long pattern 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.