Perilous medicine the struggle to protect health care from the violence of war

"Pervasive violence against hospitals, patients, doctors, and other health workers has become a horrifically common feature of modern war. These relentless attacks destroy lives and the capacity of health systems to tend to those in need. Inaction to stop this violence undermines long-standing...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Rubenstein, Leonard S. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York Columbia University Press [2021]
Subjects:
War > Medical aspects.
War > Protection of civilians.
Civilian war casualties.
Guerre > Aspect médical.
Guerre > Protection des civils.
Guerre civile > Pertes.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights.
Civilian war casualties
War > Medical aspects
War > Protection of civilians
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: When the hospital is a battlefield
  • Protection of health care in war : a brief history
  • Denying care to enemies
  • Counter-terrorism : the devouring monster
  • Health care as a strategic target : Syria
  • Recklessness : the Saudi assault on Yemen
  • Obstruction : the Israel-Palestinian conflict
  • Armed groups : threats and violence by non-state actors
  • Challenges in making norms matter
  • Conclusion: Toward humanity and dignity

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