Civilian protection in the twenty-first century : governance and responsibility in a fragmented world /
Civilian protection in the twenty-first century : governance and responsibility in a fragmented world /
Cecilia Jacob and Alistair D.B. Cook.
- First edition.
- 1 online resource
This edition previously issued in print: 2016.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Comprises thematic chapters on humanitarian intervention, protection of populations of concern including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and international diplomacy, which are enriched with six case studies from Asia and Africa. Combining conceptual debate with empirical evidence, the contributors describe the contexts in which interventions occur and the practical ways in which protection mechanisms have been implemented. This volume offers alternatives that can be adopted to improve and build upon current practices of civilian protection.
Specialized.
9780199087204
War--Protection of civilians.
War--Protection of civilians--Case studies.
341.67
This edition previously issued in print: 2016.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Comprises thematic chapters on humanitarian intervention, protection of populations of concern including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and international diplomacy, which are enriched with six case studies from Asia and Africa. Combining conceptual debate with empirical evidence, the contributors describe the contexts in which interventions occur and the practical ways in which protection mechanisms have been implemented. This volume offers alternatives that can be adopted to improve and build upon current practices of civilian protection.
Specialized.
9780199087204
War--Protection of civilians.
War--Protection of civilians--Case studies.
341.67