Sociology and Philosophy, University of Exeter, United Kingdom.
Soc Sci Med. 2012 Dec;75(11):2047-54. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2012.08.003. Epub 2012 Aug 11.
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.
近年来，各国和非政府组织对被归类为“爆炸武器”的技术的人道主义后果表示关切，特别是在其被用于人口密集地区的情况下。本文旨在概述这些后果的严重程度，以及可以采取哪些措施来减少伤害。特别是，本文主张健康方法如何有助于预防与这类武器相关的伤害。本文还关注了确定爆炸武器所需的证据和论点的类型。本文的总体目标是考虑如何以替代的方式理解武器和暴力，从而为解决冲突造成的伤害创造新的机会。
