This book locates the historical origins of modern global humanitarianism in the recurrent conflict over the ethical treatment of non-Europeans.

“This volume is interesting both because of its global focus, and its chronology up to the present, it covers a good century of changes. It will help define t

This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) open access license. This collection interrogates the representation of huma

Origins of the international humanitarian system -- Mercy and manipulation in the Cold War -- The globalization of humanitarianism : from the end of the Cold Wa

A fresh look at two centuries of humanitarian history through a moral economy approach focusing on appeals, allocation, and accounting.