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OverviewWritten by one of the leading voices of the anti-landmining campaign, this book is a comprehensive study of landmines in the post-conflict situation, providing a wide range of data on all aspects of landmining and the move for its abolition. McGrath provides an introduction to the subject, detailed discussion on necessary education and rehabilitation, and practical advice for people working in or visiting affected areas. This book should be useful reading for anyone involved in the anti-landmine campaign, from the campaigns themselves, to army personnel and individuals working with UNHCR, the International Red Cross and other non-governmental organizations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rae McGrathPublisher: Pluto Press Imprint: Pluto Press Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.429kg ISBN: 9780745312590ISBN 10: 0745312594 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 20 March 2000 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. An Introduction to Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance The Development of landmines Landmines - the problem recognised Characteristics of modern landmines Unexploded ordnance - garbage of war Landmines by another name - submunitions What is a minefield? 2. Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance - Post-Conflict Impact Direct impact Indirect impact 3. The Survey Process Mine and UXO eradication - a task for the military? Eradicating landmines and unexploded ordnance - responding logically The basics - chickens and eggs The survey process 4. Eradicating Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance Physical eradication of landmines and UXO - the process Minefield reduction Minefield marking Battle area clearance (BAC) Quality assurance Accidents - being prepared Insurance for demining operations 5. Responding to the needs of mine-affected communities Mine victims - some observations Community mine awareness - a lesson too far? The real challenge - responding to the victims of war A future for war victims Notes Resources IndexReviews‘If the scourge of landmines is ever eradicated, much of the credit must go to Rae McGrath; and this meticulous principled book reminds us why.’ --John Pilger ‘Landmines and unexploded ordnance continue to kill, maim and impoverish innocent civilians in many of the world's poorest countries. Rae McGrath's authoritative book is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to understand the impact of these persistent killers, and how best to respond to them.’ --Richard Lloyd, UK Working Group on Landmines 'If the scourge of landmines is ever eradicated, much of the credit must go to Rae McGrath; and this meticulous principled book reminds us why.' --John Pilger 'Landmines and unexploded ordnance continue to kill, maim and impoverish innocent civilians in many of the world's poorest countries. Rae McGrath's authoritative book is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to understand the impact of these persistent killers, and how best to respond to them.' --Richard Lloyd, UK Working Group on Landmines 'If the scourge of landmines is ever eradicated, much of the credit must go to Rae McGrath; and this meticulous principled book reminds us why.' --John Pilger 'Landmines and unexploded ordnance continue to kill, maim and impoverish innocent civilians in many of the world's poorest countries. Rae McGrath's authoritative book is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to understand the impact of these persistent killers, and how best to respond to them.' --Richard Lloyd, UK Working Group on Landmines Author InformationRae McGrath is a Nobel Peace Prize Co-Laureate for his work as co-founder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. He was instrumental in the establishment of the first wide-scale United Nations mine clearance operations in Afghanistan, is the founder and former director of the international demining NGO Mines Advisory Group. He is the author of Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance (Pluto Press, 2000). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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