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Central European University Press For the Good of Humanity: Ludwik Rajchman Biography

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In this biography of Ludwik Rajchman, Marta A. Balinska presents a portrait of a humanitarian leader who shaped the modern world. Born in Poland in 1881, Rajchman was a defender of colonized people and a master of both secret diplomacy and large-scale anti-epidemic campaigns. His leadership was instrumental in the creation of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the foundation of UNICEF, where he served as the first chairman. This book follows his journey through political upheaval, from his progressive humanitarian work to his flight from the United States during the era of McCarthyism. It explores his complex relationship with the Soviet bloc and his eventual estrangement from Poland. A compelling account of a man who dedicated his life to the good of humanity despite the political pressures of his time.

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This biography by Marta A. Balinska explores the life of Ludwik Rajchman, a Polish-born humanitarian leader.

Learn about the man who inspired the creation of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.

The book details Rajchman's role as the first chairman of UNICEF and his work in anti-epidemic campaigns.

Discover the historical impact of a statesman who navigated secret diplomacy and humanitarian intervention.

Published by Central European University Press, this work covers his experiences with McCarthyism and political exile.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
05 January 1998
Listed Since
14 December 2006

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