Humanitarian Intervention
An Introduction
2nd Edition
Published on 3. April 2013
Book
Hardback
372 pages
978-1-137-30156-7 (ISBN)
Description
A broad-ranging introduction to the theory, practice and politics of humanitarian intervention in the contemporary world. Recent events in Libya and Syria have propelled humanitarian intervention to the top of the international political agenda. This book provides the definitive introduction to the key issues and theories surrounding this important and popular area of study.
Reviews / Votes
"This excellent book provides a robust and thorough introduction to humanitarian intervention. The coverage is comprehensive, insightful, and clear, and is strengthened in this new edition with interesting and provocative discussions of the R2P and Libya." - James Pattison, Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Manchester, UK "The second edition of this thoughtful and thought-provoking book presents an accessible and engaging introduction to the key issues involved in humanitarian intervention. It will not end debates over this important subject, but it will ensure that those debates are better informed." - Simon Chesterman, National University of Singapore, and author of Just War or Just Peace?More details
Edition
2nd ed. 2013
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
728 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-137-30156-7 (9781137301567)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-30157-4
Schweitzer Classification
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04/2013
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03/2013
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Previous edition
Book
12/2009
Palgrave Macmillan
€80.60
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Person
Aidan Hehir is Director of the Security and International Relations Programme at the University of Westminster, UK.
Content
Introduction: Humanitarian Intervention in Contemporary International Relations.- PART I: CONCEPTS AND CONCEPTIONS 1. What is 'Humanitarian Intervention'?.- 2. The Just War Tradition and Natural Law.- 3. The Sovereign State.- 4. Theoretical Perspectives.- PART II: CONTROVERSIES 5. International Law and Human Rights.- 6. The Responsibility to Protect.- 7. Who Decides? Authority and Legitimacy.- 8. Motives and Means.- PART III: CASES 9. Humanitarian Intervention in History.- 10. Rwanda.- 11. Kosovo.- 12. Iraq.- 13. Darfur.- 14. Libya and the Arab Spring.- Conclusion: The Future of Humanitarian Intervention?.