Champions of charity : war and the rise of the Red Cross /

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A character in an Evelyn Waugh novel once remarked that "There's nothing wrong with war--except the fighting." In Champions of Charity, John Hutchinson argues that while they set out with a vision to make war more humane, the world's Red Cross organizations soon became enthusiast...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Hutchinson, John F.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Westview Press, 1997.
Subjects:
Red Cross and Red Crescent > History.
War > Relief of sick and wounded > History.
Croix-Rouge et Croissant-Rouge > Histoire.
Guerre > Secours aux malades et blessés > Histoire.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Human Services.
Red Cross and Red Crescent
War > Relief of sick and wounded
History
Instructional and educational works.
Matériel d'éducation et de formation.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : the sacred cow and the skeptical historian
  • Part one. The civilizing mission ; A happy coincidence
  • The delegates of humanity
  • Part two. The militarization of charity ; Trial by combat
  • Humanity and patriotism
  • Organizing for war
  • Part three. The pains of rebirth ; Victory and virtue
  • New wine and old bottles
  • Conclusion : champions of charity.

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