Cain, Kenneth
Emergency Sex (and Other Desperate Measures): True Stories from a War Zone
- ISBN 13:
- 9780091908867
- author:
- Cain, Kenneth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ebury Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.6 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Peacekeeping operations
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Three young people from different backgrounds are drawn to the ambitious global peacekeeping work of the UN in the early 1990s. Their paths cross in Cambodia, setting them on a journey that takes them to war-torn countries such as Rwanda, Bosnia and Somalia.
As they struggle to make a difference, they face bureaucratic red tape and ineffective leadership, leading to growing disillusionment. Yet, amidst the chaos, they find ways to hold onto their humanity, often through dark humour and revelry. This book is a powerful exploration of global issues, told with a sense of personal perspective.
It sparked controversy on its initial publication, with Kofi Annan calling for it to be banned. Today, it remains a thought-provoking and unflinchingly honest account of the challenges faced by those working in humanitarian aid.
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