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UNINA9910452503103321 |
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Titolo |
The pulse of humanitarian assistance [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Kevin M. Cahill |
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New York, : Joint publication of Fordham University Press and the Center for International Humanitarian Cooperation, 2007 |
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0-8232-6073-9 |
0-8232-2716-2 |
0-8232-4842-9 |
0-8232-6074-7 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (331 p.) |
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Collana |
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International humanitarian affairs series, , 1541-7409 |
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Disciplina |
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Humanitarian assistance |
International relief |
Disaster relief |
Conflict management |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [293]-308). |
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Patients without borders / Bernard Kouchner -- Protection of civilians in armed conflicts : a decade of promises / Sheri Fink -- No justice without power : the case for humanitarian intervention / Alexander Van Tulleken -- The humanitarian community and the private sector / Tim Cross -- Looking beyond the "latest and greatest" / Christopher Holshek -- Not if-- but when and how? / Larry Hollingworth -- The 2005 Pakistan earthquake / Nadeem Ahmed and Andrew MacLeod -- Protecting societies in transition / Geoff Loane, Lois Austin, and Pat Gibbons -- Internal displacement in West Africa : challenges and constraints / Claudia McGoldrick -- Coordination and collaboration : an NGO view / Charles F. MacCormack -- Being with them / Lluis Magriñà -- Transformation from relief to a justice and solidarity focus / Joan Neal. |
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Understanding the complex nature of international humanitarian action—particularly following natural disasters or armed conflicts—has |
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been the mission of this unique series. This book explores the cutting-edge concerns that will affect how assistance is offered in the future.Featuring twelve original essays by leading practitioners, policymakers, and scholars, the book is a state of the field report on problems, threats, and opportunities facing relief efforts in today’s world.With contributions from such authorities as Bernard Kouchner, founder of Doctors Without Borders, Charles McCormick, CEO of Save the Children, and physicians, military leaders, field workers, and others, the essaysconfront the most critical issues facing the delivery of effective relief.The issues include military and civilian cooperation in large-scale disasters, with special attention to the growth of private armies. How traditional nongovernmental organizations and faith-based agencies adapt to newchallenges is also explored. Ways to strengthen security for humanitarian workers, refugees, and internally displaced persons and those in transition after wars are also considered.Bringing together diplomatic, military, medical, legal, political, religious, and ethical perspectives from experiences in Darfur, West Africa, Iraq, Pakistan, and other areas, the essays offer an authoritative inventory of where humanitarian relief has been, and how it must change to save lives and communities in peril. |
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UNINA9910830478603321 |
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Autore |
Gibson Glenn R |
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Prebiotics [[electronic resource] ] : development & application / / G.R. Gibson and R.A. Rastall |
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Chichester, England ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2006 |
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1-280-44878-4 |
9786610448784 |
0-470-02315-5 |
0-470-02314-7 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (266 p.) |
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Prebiotics |
Bacteria - Health aspects |
Colon (Anatomy) - Microbiology |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Prebiotics: Development & Application; Contents; List of Contributors; 1 Human Colonic Microbiology and the Role of Dietary Intervention: Introduction to Prebiotics; 2 Manufacture of Prebiotic Oligosaccharides; 3 Inulin-type Fructans as Prebiotics; 4 Galacto-oligosaccharides as Prebiotics; 5 Emerging Prebiotic Carbohydrates; 6 Molecular Microbial Ecology of the Human Gut; 7 Dietary Intervention for Improving Human Health: Acute Disorders; 8 Dietary Intervention for Improving Human Health: Chronic Disorders; 9 Extra Intestinal Effects of Prebiotics and Probiotics |
10 Prebiotic Impacts on Companion Animals11 Prebiotics: Past, Present and Future; Index |
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The prebiotic concept works on the basis that many potentially health-promoting microorganisms are already present in humans. Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate activity in targeted microorganisms, to improve the health of the individual. Prebiotics can be incorporated into many foodstuffs such as beverages, health and sports drinks, infant formulae, cereals, bread, savoury products and so |
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forth, and are receiving much commercial interest. Prebiotics: Development and Application is the first book to consolidate research in this emerging area of 'functional f |
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