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Historical origins of human rights a genealogy of morals. Reassessing international humanitarianism princeton 2004 and david rieff, a bed for the night. David rieff, a bed for the night 2003, 074325211x optional susan sontag, regarding the pain of others 2003, 0312422199 these texts are available for purchase at labyrinth books on 112th st. Humanitarianism in crisis by david rieff timely and controversial, a bed for the night reveals how humanitarian organizations are often betrayed and misused, and have increasingly lost sight of their purpose.
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