Ebook Violence, statistics, and the politics of accounting for the dead

Ebook "Violence, statistics, and the politics of accounting for the dead" examines the methodological problems of accounting for the dead in armed conflicts as well as how the process itself is open to manipulation and controversy. Inspired by the work of the International Practitioner Network of casualty recording organizations, the book features thematic analysis, case studies and historical discussion on the use of the body count towards political, humanitarian and military ends.

Từ khóa: Statistics the dead, The politics of accounting for the dead, Armed conflict, Civilian and military casualities, Humanitarian aid, International humanitarian law, Measurement of violence