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We Did Nothing: Why the truth doesn't always come out when the UN goes in - Couverture souple

Polman, Linda

 
9780670914241: We Did Nothing: Why the truth doesn't always come out when the UN goes in
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ISBN 10 : 067091424X ISBN 13 : 9780670914241
Editeur : Viking, 2003

Synopsis

A brilliantly written and disturbing exposé of attempts to 'keep the peace' in the modern world

In recent years our televisions have beamed images of young men in blue helmets dropping from the skies into war-torn countries, sent to 'keep the peace'. But what really happens when they reach the frontline? Linda Polman witnessed the UN missions to Somalia; Haiti; Rwanda and Sierra Leone and met their frightened soldiers, mystified locals, and jaded mercenaries. In a voice that is utterly compelling she discovers the comic absurdities inside these 'peace-keeping' camps, and the truly horrifying reality outside. As she pays tribute to the bravery of some she also exposes, with breathtaking clarity, the human cost of our indifference.

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À propos de l'auteur

Linda Polman studied at the School of Journalism in Utrecht. For the last twenty years she has been a freelance journalist for Dutch radio, TV and newspapers. Since publication of her book in the Netherlands Polman has lectured to government, military and academic audiences throughout the region. A section from this book first appeared in Granta. She currently divides her time between West Africa and Holland.

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Éditeur
Viking
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
067091424X
ISBN 13 
9780670914241
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
256
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Personne responsable
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