Titre :
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The case for addressing explosive weapons : Conflict, violence and health. (2012)
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Auteurs :
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RAPPERT (Brian) : GBR. Sociology and Philosophy. University of Exeter. ;
Lain Lang ;
MOYES (Richard) : GBR. University of Exeter.
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Type de document :
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Article
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Dans :
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Social science and medicine (vol. 75, n° 11, 2012)
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Pagination :
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2047-2054
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Langues:
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Anglais
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Mots-clés :
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Explosif
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Arme
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Violence
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Bras
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Homme
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Résumé :
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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS n98qR0xA. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. In recent years, states and non-governmental organizations have expressed concern about the humanitarian consequences of the category of technologies labelled'explosive weapons'particularly in relation to their use in populated areas. This article seeks to outline the magnitude of these consequences as well as what can be done to reduce harms. In particular, it makes a case for how health approaches could help prevent the harms associated with this category of weapons. Attention is given to the types of evidence and argument that might be required to characterize explosive weapons. An overarching aim is to consider how alternative ways of understanding weapons and violence can create new opportunities for addressing harms from conflict.
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