Civilian protection in the twenty-first century : governance and responsibility in a fragmented world /

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,...

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Other Authors: Jacob, Cecilia (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi, India : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Edition:First edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199087204
0199087202