Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance, livre ebook

‘If the scourge of landmines is ever eradicated, much of the credit must go to Rae McGrath; and this meticulous principled book reminds us why.’ John Pilger
‘Landmines and unexploded ordnance continue to kill, maim and impoverish innocent civilians in many of the world's poorest countries. Rae McGrath's authoritative book is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to understand the impact of these persistent killers, and how best to respond to them.’ Richard Lloyd, UK Working Group on Landmines
Written by a Nobel Peace Prize co-laureate who is one of the leading voices in the anti-landmines campaign, this timely book is a comprehensive, practical guide to landmines and unexploded ordnance.
Introduction
1. An Introduction to Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance

The Development of landmines

Landmines - the problem recognised

Characteristics of modern landmines

Unexploded ordnance - garbage of war

Landmines by another name - submunitions

What is a minefield?
2. Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance - Post-Conflict Impact

Direct impact

Indirect impact
3. The Survey Process

Mine and UXO eradication - a task for the military?

Eradicating landmines and unexploded ordnance - responding logically

The basics - chickens and eggs

The survey process
4. Eradicating Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance

Physical eradication of landmines and UXO - the process

Minefield reduction

Minefield marking

Battle area clearance (BAC)

Quality assurance

Accidents - being prepared

Insurance for demining operations
5. Responding to the needs of mine-affected communities

Mine victims - some observations

Community mine awareness - a lesson too far?

The real challenge - responding to the victims of war

A future for war victims
Notes
Resources
Index