Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World (Paperback, New edition)

Fueled by extensive coverage in the media, the issue of asylum seekers and refugees is one of the most talked about subjects in contemporary politics. David J Whittaker's book provides a balanced introduction to this very controversial subject. Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World discusses the international as well as national implications of the issue, looking at the way different governments have dealt with it. Taking a number of case studies, for example Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, Whittaker cuts through the emotive language to give an objective introduction to the subject. The book looks in detail at the issue as it has affected Britain and Europe in particular, as well as including material on the UN and its response to the refugee 'problem'. Including a final statement on the British government's 2005 proposals for dealing with refugees, Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World is essential reading for all students of the history of the modern world and is ideal for newcomers to the subject.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Making of the Contemporary World
Release date:	November 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	David J. Whittaker
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	152
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-36091-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Refugees & political asylum Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-36091-9
Barcode:	9780415360913

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