Bibliograph

Where mercy fails, Darfur's struggle to survive

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Where mercy fails, Darfur's struggle to survive

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Where mercy fails

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Sub title

Darfur's struggle to survive

Summary

This new work provides a graphic and literal context for understanding the current tragedy in Darfur and describes a framework for how people of faith are responding to the crisis. Jeffrey's photos depict daily life in the camps, showing both the challenges faced by the displaced, as well as their unguarded moments of joy and hope. The images show the people of Darfur as real, three-dimensional people, subjects of their history, not as objects or victims in an overly simplistic conflict. The text by Herlinger makes clear that the crisis in Darfur cannot be explained easily, glibly, or in a simplistic fashion. It includes personal stories of those uprooted and currently living in the camps. Additional sections examine the debates surrounding Darfur, including concerns over genocide, the debate over "protection" and "responsibility" by the international community, and the role of activists and religious communities in the ecumenical humanitarian response

Target audience

adult

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