Perilous Medicine : The Struggle to Protect Health Care from the Violence of War.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rubenstein, Leonard.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilian war casualties.

War--Medical aspects.

War.

War--Protection of civilians.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (414 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Perilous Medicine

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, 2021.

Summary:

Leonard Rubenstein-a human rights lawyer who has investigated atrocities around the world-offers a gripping and powerful account of the dangers health workers face during conflict and the legal, political, and moral struggle to protect them. He shares the stories of people who have been attacked while seeking to serve patients.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Introduction: When the Hospital Is a Battlefield

1. Protection of Health Care in War: A Brief History

2. Denying Care to Enemies

3. Counterterrorism: The Devouring Monster

4. Health Care as a Strategic Target: Syria

5. Recklessness: The Saudi Assault on Yemen

6. Obstruction: The Israel-Palestine Conflict

7. Armed Groups: Threats and Violence by Nonstate Actors

8. Challenges in Making Norms Matter

Conclusion: Toward Humanity and Dignity

Notes

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780231549820

0231549822

OCLC:

1242021378