Historical Dictionary of Refugee and Disaster Relief Organizations
Robert F. Gorman
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Description for Historical Dictionary of Refugee and Disaster Relief Organizations
Hardback. This dictionary seeks to provide answers to questions on today's refugees, by tracing the history and describing the role of various actors in the international emergency relief system and in the global refugee assistance and protection network since the end of World War I. Series: Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1FC; 1FM; 1H; 1KLC; 1KLS; CBD; JFFD; JKS; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 224 x 27. Weight in Grams: 576.
For those who want to know more about organizations that provide assistance to refugees and disaster relief victims, the Dictionary is an ideal staring point. The timeline traces the history of refugee movements and disasters during the twentieth century. The introduction, taking a broader view, outlines the tumultuous history of refugee movements and disasters from early times to the present day while discussing the complications, challenges and coping strategies of the international community. The dictionary provides A-Z entries on both natural and man-made disasters, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, basic concepts, and people who have played a notable role. Also included ... Read more
For those who want to know more about organizations that provide assistance to refugees and disaster relief victims, the Dictionary is an ideal staring point. The timeline traces the history of refugee movements and disasters during the twentieth century. The introduction, taking a broader view, outlines the tumultuous history of refugee movements and disasters from early times to the present day while discussing the complications, challenges and coping strategies of the international community. The dictionary provides A-Z entries on both natural and man-made disasters, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, basic concepts, and people who have played a notable role. Also included ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Series
Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations
Condition
New
Weight
576g
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810837744
SKU
V9780810837744
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About Robert F. Gorman
Robert F. Gorman, Professor of Political Science at Southwest Texas State University, has visited refugee camps throughout Africa and Southeast Asia and has worked with international organizations on refugee issues in the U.S. Department of State and in the private voluntary sector.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Refugee and Disaster Relief Organizations
Strongly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in this matter.
Orbis
...superbly well-crafted book that provides important information on a timeless topic. It goes far in helping us sort out the agencies and organizations responding to perennial refugee and disaster relief crises.
Booklist
Researchers, practitioners and librarians will find this a convenient reference tool.
... Read more
Orbis
...superbly well-crafted book that provides important information on a timeless topic. It goes far in helping us sort out the agencies and organizations responding to perennial refugee and disaster relief crises.
Booklist
Researchers, practitioners and librarians will find this a convenient reference tool.
... Read more