Humanitarian Reason: A Moral History of the Present by Fassin, Didier

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Book Title
Humanitarian Reason: A Moral History of the Present
ISBN
9780520271173
Subject Area
Social Science, Medical
Publication Name
Humanitarian Reason : a Moral History of the Present
Publisher
University of California Press
Item Length
9 in
Subject
Emigration & Immigration, General, Anthropology / General, Disasters & Disaster Relief
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1 in
Author
Didier Fassin
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
352 Pages
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Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520271173
ISBN-13
9780520271173
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109227670

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Number of Pages
352 Pages
Publication Name
Humanitarian Reason : a Moral History of the Present
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Emigration & Immigration, General, Anthropology / General, Disasters & Disaster Relief
Type
Textbook
Author
Didier Fassin
Subject Area
Social Science, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2011-011327
Reviews
"A very thought-provoking contribution to the literature. The analysis is precise and persuasive."-- Metapsychology Online Review, Humanitarian reason constitutes an outstanding study of contemporary Western moral and political economy., _[A] brilliant compilation. . . . One of the most thought-provoking books this reviewer has read in many years._, [A] brilliant compilation. . . . One of the most thought-provoking books this reviewer has read in many years., "Humanitarian reason constitutes an outstanding study of contemporary Western moral and political economy."-- Social Anthropology, _Humanitarian reason constitutes an outstanding study of contemporary Western moral and political economy._, "Meticulously researched, well balanced and absorbing. . . . Interesting and thought provoking." -- European Review of History/Revue Europeenne D'histoire, "[A] brilliant compilation. . . . One of the most thought-provoking books this reviewer has read in many years."-- Choice
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
174/.9361
Synopsis
In the face of the world's disorders, moral concerns have provided a powerful ground for developing international as well as local policies. Didier Fassin draws on case materials from France, South Africa, Venezuela, and Palestine to explore the meaning of humanitarianism in the contexts of immigration and asylum, disease and poverty, disaster and war. He traces and analyzes recent shifts in moral and political discourse and practices -- what he terms "humanitarian reason"-- and shows in vivid examples how humanitarianism is confronted by inequality and violence. Deftly illuminating the tensions and contradictions in humanitarian government, he reveals the ambiguities confronting states and organizations as they struggle to deal with the intolerable. His critique of humanitarian reason, respectful of the participants involved but lucid about the stakes they disregard, offers theoretical and empirical foundations for a political and moral anthropology., In the face of the world's disorders, moral concerns have provided a powerful ground for developing international as well as local policies. Didier Fassin draws on case materials from France, South Africa, Venezuela, and Palestine to explore the meaning of humanitarianism in the contexts of immigration and asylum, disease and poverty, disaster and war. He traces and analyzes recent shifts in moral and political discourse and practices - what he terms "humanitarian reason"- and shows in vivid examples how humanitarianism is confronted by inequality and violence. Deftly illuminating the tensions and contradictions in humanitarian government, he reveals the ambiguities confronting states and organizations as they struggle to deal with the intolerable. His critique of humanitarian reason, respectful of the participants involved but lucid about the stakes they disregard, offers theoretical and empirical foundations for a political and moral anthropology.
LC Classification Number
HV553.F3713 2010

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