Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World (The Making of the Contemporary World)

by David J. Whittaker

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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 about subjects in contemporary politics. Whittaker cuts through the emotive language to give an objective introduction to the subject. Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World discusses the show more international as well as national implications of the issue, and the book looks show less

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Discusses international and national implications, looks at the migration policies of different governments.

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David J. Whittaker was Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Teesside and is now retired.

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Nonfiction, Politics and Government, History
DDC/MDS
325.21Society, government, & culturePolitical scienceInternational migration and colonizationEmigration and Refugees
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HV640 .W45Social sciencesSocial pathology. Social and public welfare. CriminologySocial pathology. Social and public welfare.Refugee problems
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