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Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World book cover

1st Edition

Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World

By David J. Whittaker Copyright 2006
152 Pages
by Routledge

152 Pages
by Routledge

152 Pages
by Routledge
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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... Read more

1. Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Definition, Facts, Figures  2. Searchers after Asylum: An International Problem  3. Asylum Seekers in Britain: Facts and Debate  4. Asylum Seekers in Europe: Facts and Debate  5. Globality of Concern: The UN and Refugees  6. Case Study No. 1: Palestinian Refugees  7. Case Study No. 2: Balkan Refugees  8. Case Study No. 3: Rwandan Refugees  9. Case Study No. 4: Afghanistan  10. The Question of Return  11. Refugee Testimony as an Aid to Understanding Asylum Issues  12. Retrospect

Biography

David Whittaker is recently retired and was formerly Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Teesside. His many books include United Nations in Action, Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World, Terrorists and Terrorism in the Contemporary World, and The Terrorism Reader.

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