ANTHR 3540: War and the Politics of Humanitarianism
(Cross-listed with POLS 3540).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Humanitarianism as a system of thought and a system of intervention in conflict and post-conflict situations. Role of humanitarian organizations and actors in addressing human suffering caused by conflict or war. Military action as a form of humanitarian intervention. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.