Böcker av Michael Barnett

During his teenage summers, Michael Barnett discovered his passion lay far from the monotonous environment of a UK shipping company office where he observed the disheartened older employees.Choosing to pursue a love for the outdoors and a talent in mathematics and sciences, he embarked on a civil engineering career that took him around the globe. This first instalment of a two-part memoir spans his life and career from 1943 to 1984, detailing his adventures and professional growth from advanced studies in Chicago to diverse construction sites worldwide, including Samoa, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and more.Through journal entries and letters, Barnett shares the rich tapestry of emotions and experiences that shaped his journey.

From the 19th-century abolitionist movement to today's NGOs, a critical account of humanitarianism in world politics.

What kind of international humanitarian order is being imagined, created and practiced? This collection offers a critical assessment of the practices and politics of global ethical interventions in the context of the post-cold war transformation of the international humanitarian order.

Provides an innovative perspective on the behavior of international organizations and their effects on global politics.