Karen Versluys

When Lines Become Crossed

How The British Government Shaped The British Red Cross\\\' Humanitarian Aid Efforts During World War II

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Produktbeschreibung

Publications of the British Red Cross (BRC) Society suggest that it operated as a non-governmental organization during World War II. But unpublished primary documents indicate that the organizational structure of the BRC changed during the war. Rather than performing an NGO role, the BRC became an agent of the British government, taking over many of its responsibilities and acting on its behalf in foreign nations. Using financial contributions, travel restrictions, security measures and government agents as a means of controlling the Society\\\'s behavior, the British government ensured that the BRC gave priority to the needs of the government over humanitarian concerns. The circumstances of World War II caused the British government to realize the value of the BRC, and to establish control over it by making it a quasi-government department.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller / VDM Verlag Dr. Müller e.K.
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 8mm x 150mm x 220mm
• Gewicht: 213g
• ISBN-13: 9783639041224
• ISBN-10: 3639041224
• Artikelnr.: 24654841

Autorenporträt

Versluys, Karen§Karen Versluys was born and raised in Port Perry, Ontario. She holds BAH and B.Ed degrees from Queen''s University and a Master''s degree in British History from Dalhousie University. Ms. Versluys became particularly interested in British history following a year of study at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England. This is her first publication.