title: The case for addressing explosive weapons: conflict, violence and health.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Sociology and Philosophy, University of Exeter, United Kingdom. B.Rappert@ex.ac.uk
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rappert
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Moyes
authors.forename: Iain
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Lang
mesh_terms: D000533:Altruism; D053834:Explosive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011156:Population Density; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014857:Warfare; D054041:Weapons / Q000145:classification*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D053834:Explosive Agents