"A joint publication of Routledge and the Center for International Health and Cooperation."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [341]-364) and index.

Foreword / Kofi Annan -- Introduction / Kevin M. Cahill -- Pt. I. Reality. 1. The Public-Health Consequences of Inaction: Lessons Learned in Responding to Sudden Population Displacements / Michael J. Toole. 2. Clinical Aspects of Famine / Kevin M. Cahill. 3. When the System Doesn't Work: Somalia 1992 / Jennifer Leaning. 4. Refugee Women: Overcoming the Odds / Mary F. Diaz. 5. Mediating for Children: Child Protection in Armed Conflicts / Nigel Fisher. 6. The American Medical Establishment: An Absent Partner / H. Jack Geiger. 7. The Contribution of International Humanitarian Law to the Restoration and Maintenance of Peace / Michel Veuthey. 8. Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance and the Sovereignty of States / Richard Falk. 9. The Economics of Neglect / Partha Dasgupta. 10. Reflections from the Donor: Obligations and Responsibilities of All Nations / Lord David Owen. 11. Concerns of Recipient States / Abdulrahim Abby Farah -- Pt. II. Players. 12. The Challenges of Humanitarian Action: Protecting People and Supporting Peace / Jan Eliasson. 13. The Plight of Refugees: Issues and Problems Affecting Their Humanitarian Needs / Sadako Ogata. 14. Relief and Reality / Philip Johnston. 15. The Medecins Sans Frontieres Experience / Joelle Tanguy. 16. The Changing Roles of Voluntary Organizations / Aengus Finucane. 17. Bangladesh: From Cyclones to Sustainable Development / Fazel H. Abed -- Pt. III. Solutions and Future Options. 18. Training for Humanitarian Assistance / Kevin M. Cahill. 19. Underwriting Humanitarian Assistance: Mobilizing Resources for Effective Action / Shepard Forman. 20. Learning the Lessons of Coordination / Larry Minear. 21. Meeting the Challenges of the New Millennium / Cyrus Vance -- The Center for International Health and Cooperation.