Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-338) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; CONTENTS; PREFACE; ABBREVIATIONS; INTRODUCTION; PART ONE Historical analysis; PART TWO Policy analysis; PART THREE Conclusion; Annexe A The ICRC and the Red Cross movement; Annexe B The ICRC and selected private relief agencies; Annexe C The ICRC: one of the Big Four relief agencies; Annexe D The ICRC and selected advocacy groups; Annexe E The ICRC organizational chart; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) coordinates the world's largest private relief system for conflict situations. This book examines the ICRC from its origins in the middle of the nineteenth century until the present day, and provides a comprehensive overview of a unique private organisation.
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OverDrive, Inc.
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OverDrive, Inc.
Stock Number
6EC18C91-D13A-4CEB-92D4-3E7A5933AC57
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Title
Humanitarians.
International Standard Book Number
0521612810
CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
International Committee of the Red Cross-- History.
International Committee of the Red Cross.
Comité international de la Croix-Rouge-- Histoire.
Comité international de la Croix-Rouge.
International Committee of the Red Cross.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
International relief.
Secours international.
International relief.
Internationale hulpverlening.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations)