The Politics of Service
US-amerikanische Quäker und internationale humanitäre Hilfe 1917–1945
Author(s)
Maul, Daniel
Language
GermanAbstract
This is the first comprehensive history of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), the central humanitarian assistance organization of American Quakers during the first half of the 20th century. It describes the creation of a “humanitarian marketplace,” the development of humanitarian techniques in relation to the media, donors, and recipients, as well as the complex relationship between religious and secular elements.
Keywords
Aid organization; American Friends Service Committee (AFSC); 20th century; Quaker; humanitarian aidISBN
9783110675788, 9783110675672, 9783110675900Publisher
De GruyterPublisher website
http://www.degruyter.com/Publication date and place
Berlin/Boston, 2021Imprint
De Gruyter OldenbourgClassification
European history
History and Archaeology
20th century, c 1900 to c 1999
Social and cultural history