Bøger i International Library of Migration Studies serien

Immigration is at the heart of social, cultural and political debate in France. This book examines the assumptions about immigrants and ethnic and national identity through a study of the Maghrebis, especially their political mobilisation from the colonial to the postcolonial period.

How does the process of globalisation relate to the increase of migratory flows from less developed countries to western ones? This book explores the impact of globalisation upon migration from an international political economy perspective, paying attention to the dynamics of migration from the Middle East and North Africa area.

What are the views, principles and regulations of the Islamic tradition concerning refugee status? Are there any similarities between the Islamic tradition relating to the laws of aman (safe conduct) and the 1951 Geneva Convention relating to the status of refugees? This book examines 1951 Geneva Convention on refugees from an Islamic perspective.

Experiences of women migrants and refugees at the border

The Greek and Jewish diasporas are the most significant diasporas of Western civilisation. This work explores the similarities and differences between these two experiences. It examines Greek and Jewish diasporas throughout history. It also offers a perceptive guide to the connected histories of these two peoples away from their homelands.

Explores the underlying trends of Iraq's refugee flow: which class, ethnic and sectarian groups are going where and how. This book examines the economic impact of this exodus on Iraq itself, and on the host countries of the region: Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. It also analyzes international policy on the refugee issue.