The Humanitarian Machine: Reflections from Practice (Routledge Humanitarian Studies)

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Synopsis
As the world reels from the impact of a global pandemic and increasing intensity of climate-caused hazards, the humanitarian sector has never been more relevant. But providing aid to those affected by disasters and crises is more complex than ever. In The Humanitarian Machine aid workers reflect on their own experiences of working in crisis. As they write about their work and the ways in which they each approach the challenges of helping people, they comment on some of the most vexing issues facing the humanitarian sector. Each speaks from their own perspective, asking tough questions, sharing thoughtful reflections about their ongoing work, and unpacking what it really means to be a humanitarian worker. The stories they tell, whether recounting a specific experience or reflecting on years of practice, reveal the dilemmas they face and demystify the overly romanticized aura that sometimes surrounds humanitarian practice. Complementing the candid accounts that humanitarian leaders contribute in this book, the editors examine how their stories, perceptions, and understandings align with similar conversations that take place in other settings. Viewed together in this way, the insights and reflections provided in this book will be invaluable for humanitarian practitioners, students, and researchers alike.
Copyright:
2021

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
210 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000402094
Related ISBNs:
9781003139867, 9780367689759, 9780367689797
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Diego Fernandez Otegui and Daryl Yoder-Bontrager
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Social Studies, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Diego Fernandez Otegui
Edited by:
Daryl Yoder-Bontrager

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