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OverviewThis book examines humanitarian interventions in the post-Cold War era in the context of the development of global capitalism. It argues that it is often our duty to use force to uphold human rights, but that attempts to promote and protect these rights can unintentionally contribute to the perpetuation of poverty and poverty-related problems. Full Product DetailsAuthor: I. ManokhaPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.521kg ISBN: 9780230550728ISBN 10: 023055072 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 30 May 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction What Do We Know About Humanitarian Intervention from the Existing Literature? History of Intervention: From Just War Theory to Modern Humanitarianism What is 'Global' About Globalization? Humanitarian Intervention and Moral and Intellectual Leadership in the Context of Global Hegemony The Ethics of Humanitarian Intervention in the Context of Global Capitalism ConclusionReviewsAuthor InformationIVAN MANOKHA is Head of Masters in International Affairs, Institut d'Etudes Politiques, France. His research interests include the historical development of the concept of human rights and its relationship with capitalism, the Just War Theory, humanitarian intervention in the late-modern global political economy, and business ethics. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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