Give Refuge to the Stranger the Past, Present and Future of Sanctuary
The concept of sanctuary & mdash;giving refuge to the threatened, vulnerable stranger & mdash;is universal and older than human society. From its origins in primate populations, to its elaboration in ancient religious traditions, to the modern legal institution of asylum, Linda Rabben tells...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Walnut Creek, California :
Left Coast Press
2011.
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| Colección: | EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
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| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b34680317*spi |
| Sumario: | The concept of sanctuary & mdash;giving refuge to the threatened, vulnerable stranger & mdash;is universal and older than human society. From its origins in primate populations, to its elaboration in ancient religious traditions, to the modern legal institution of asylum, Linda Rabben tells the story of sanctuary as it evolved over thousands of years. She then examines asylum today, analysing policy in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia and linking them to the experiences of courageous individuals to show how immigration and asylum are under attack in around the world. Her expert account offers. |
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| Descripción Física: | 271 p. |
| Formato: | Forma de acceso: World Wide Web. |
| Bibliografía: | Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice. |
| ISBN: | 9781611320312 9781611320299 9781611320305 |
