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Asylum seekers and refugees in the contemporary world /

Examining a number of case studies, including Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, David J. Whittaker's book provides a balanced introduction to this very controversial subject. Fuelled by extensive coverage in the media, the issue of asylum seekers and refugees is one of the most talked abo...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Whittaker, David J., 1925-2017
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge, 2006.
Colección:Making of the contemporary world.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Asylum seekers and refugees : definition, facts, figures
  • Searchers after asylum : an international problem
  • Asylum seekers in Britain : facts and debate
  • Asylum seekers in Europe : facts and debate
  • Globality of concern : the UN and refugees
  • Case study 1 : Palestinian refugees
  • Case study 2 : Balkan refugees
  • Case study 3 : Rwandan refugees
  • Case study 4 : Afghanistan
  • The question of return
  • Refugee testimony as an aid to understanding asylum issues
  • Retrospect
  • Postscript.