Refugees - Extended Exile

One of this century's greatest tragedies, and one of our greatest challenges, has been the movement of millions of refugees. . . . This book, by an expert in the field, gives a comprehensive view of where we have been, and where we are likely to go, in coping with this world's endless stream of refugees.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman, Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs

This survey of post-World War II refugees by a former UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees focuses on those assisted through the United Nations and its affiliated Refugees (UNHCR), the International Committee for Migration, and the World Food Program. . . . Smyser argues that refugee problems and crises are far from over and will continue to require urgent international cooperative treatment. He presents a lengthy agenda with recommendations `to preserve the global structure of refugee protection and care, to help those who need help, to prevent abuse, and to bring refugee concepts and practices into a framework appropriate to our troubled times. Choice

A propos de l'auteur

The author of "Picatrix" was likely a highly educated and intellectually versatile scholar, deeply rooted in the Arabic-speaking world of the 11th century. He was well-versed in a variety of disciplines, including astrology, alchemy, and philosophy, drawing on Greek, Persian, and Indian sources. As a participant in the Islamic Golden Age's rich scholarly tradition, he likely had access to extensive libraries and intellectual circles. His work suggests a blend of academic knowledge and practical application, indicating both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in astrological and magical practices.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: W. Smyser, Unknown
• Edition: Bloomsbury
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 09.09.1987
• EAN: 9780275928773
• ISBN: 978-0-275-92877-3
• Thème: Praeger Security International
• Catégories: Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sciences politiques > Sciences politiques et formation politique; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Refugees, Migration, immigration & emigration, Migration, immigration and emigration, Civil rights & citizenship, Refugees and political asylum, Refugees & Political Asylum, Civics and citizenship, Relating to migrant groups / diaspora communities or peoples, security studies