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Julia Irwin
@juliairwin.bsky.social
Historian of US foreign aid, disasters, and international humanitarianism. Author of *Making the World Safe* (OUP ’13) and *Catastrophic Diplomacy* (UNC ’24). Co-editor of *InterConnections: The Global 20th Century* (UNC) and *Journal of Disaster Studies*.
Thank you — and thanks for your contributions!!!
January 30, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Thank you so much!
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I’m not sure, but I did learn in the production process that they actually commission actual artwork each season (several books get the same image apparently). Here’s the full version of the one on my cover:
December 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Thank you, Michael!
December 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
For those with library access, the e-version is also available here: academic.oup.com/book/61783
Humanitarianism: A Very Short Introduction
Abstract. This book traces the events and trends that defined modern humanitarianism, from the eighteenth century up to the present day. It describes the o
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December 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Thank you so much, Boyd!! Your work was both foundational and influential for the book. I’ll look forward to hearing your thoughts!
December 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thank you!! And thank you for your feedback on my proposal a few years back!!!
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Congratulations!!
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thanks Anna!
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thank you!
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Many thanks for the kind words 🙂
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Aaaaaw, thanks James!!
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Thank you so much for the kind word (about both book!). Much appreciated :)
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM