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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451345203321

Autore

Nishikawa Yukiko

Titolo

Japan's changing role in humanitarian crises [[electronic resource] /] / by Yukiko Nishikawa

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Abingdon [England] ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2005

ISBN

1-280-24757-6

9786610247578

0-203-02932-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (241 p.)

Collana

Sheffield Centre for Japanese Studies/Routledge series

Disciplina

361.6/0952

Soggetti

Humanitarian assistance, Japanese

Humanitarianism - Japan

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-213) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1 Discourse of humanitarianism in major political theories; 2 Genesis of Japanese humanitarianism; 3 Japanese humanitarian assistance since the end of the Second World War; 4 Japanese humanitarian ideas and practice; 5 The political dimension of Japanese humanitarianism; Conclusion; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Extensive news coverage of humanitarian crises, especially on television, has led to a strong public awareness of the importance of humanitarian activities. This innovative book examines the evolution of Japan's response to humanitarian crises, placing it in the context of global debates on humanitarianism. Tracing developments from the Meiji period through to the present day, the book explores the broader cultural and historical framework within which Japanese humanitarian ideas and attitudes to human rights have developed. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach the book analyzes Japa