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Hehir, Aidan, 1977-

Humanitarian intervention : an introduction / Aidan Hehir. - Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. - xiv, 303 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. I. CONCEPTS AND CONCEPTIONS. What is "humanitarian intervention"? -- The just war tradition -- The sovereign state -- Theoretical perspectives -- pt. II. CONTROVERSIES. Legality and legitimacy -- Sovereignty as responsibility -- Who decides? -- Motives and means -- pt. III. CASES. "Humanitarian intervention" in history -- Rwanda -- Kosovo -- Iraq -- Darfur -- Conclusion: The future of humanitarian intervention?

"A broad-ranging introduction to the theory, practice and politics of humanitarian intervention on the contemporary world, its historical background and future prospects after the experiences of Rwanda, Kosovo, Darfur and Iraq"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780230220300 (hardback) 0230220304 (hardback) 9780230220317 (pbk.) 0230220312 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2009047015

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA986120 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015361069 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Humanitarian intervention.
Humanitarian assistance.

LC Class. No.: JZ6369 / .H43 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 341.5/84