 | The Battle for Algeria: Sovereignty, Health Care, and Humanitarianism Subjects: Algeria -- History -- Revolution 1954–1962; Algeria -- Politics and government -- 1830–1962; Decolonization -- Algeria; Medical care -- Algeria -- History -- 20th century; Humanitarianism -- Political aspects -- Algeria; Jabhat al-Tahrir al-Qawmi; Red Cr; The Battle for Algeria offers a new interpretation of the Algerian War (1954-1962) that highlights the social dimensions of the National Liberation Front's winning strategy, specifically its health care and humanitarianism programs, which targeted the local and international arenas and directly contributed to Algerian sovereignty. Jennifer Johnson teaches history at Brown University. |
