Loescher, Gil
Refugees: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198811787
- author:
- Loescher, Gil
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.3 x 0.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, World History, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Refugees: A Very Short Introduction by Gil Loescher provides an in-depth exploration of the contemporary refugee crisis. This book examines the causes and impact of forced migration, as well as the responses provided by governments and international aid organisations. Loescher discusses the complex identity of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons, and how they differ from other forced migrants. He also delves into the long history of the refugee phenomenon and its evolution over the 20th and 21st centuries. By understanding the realities of the contemporary refugee situation, Loescher argues that it is essential for governments and international bodies to develop effective responses to this pressing global issue.
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