Why are there so many refugees in the world today? What compels people to make long, risky journeys and to claim asylum in states increasingly disinclined to accept them? Why has the asylum debate become so highly charged and what is at stake? "Refugees in a Global Era" examines the global picture of forced migration Looking at the history одцид of refugee movements as well as current issues, this book argues that existing policies for world development have made many regions vulnerable to sudden mass movements of population Split into three manageable parts, the book first sets the refugee question in a global context, combining historical analysis with an insight into contemporary political cultures Marfleet then goes on to look at a number of current issues surrounding asylum and studies the role the nation-state has to play Finally, he examines the concepts of displacement and flight, concluding with a persuasive case for the policy of open borders Offering a critical analysis of refugee policy in Europe, North America and Australia, "Refugees in a Global Era" is essential reading for students taking courses on migration, race and ethnicity, and globalisation It will be of interest to all those seeking to understand the position of refugees today Формат: 14 см x 21,5 см Автор Philip Marfleet.  Авторы: НоссИздательство: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006 г Мягкая обложка, 344 стр ISBN 0-333-77784-0 Язык: Английский.