Refugees in a Global Era

This topical new book offers an authoritative analysis of forced migration in the age of globalization. It explores histories of migration, the changing patterns of migration and the refugee experience of displacement, flight and the search for asylum. Critical reading for all students seeking to understand the position of refugees today.

This topical new book offers an authoritative analysis of forced migration in the age of globalization. It looks critically at histories of migration, exploring the constructed nature of the refugee. The book then goes on to consider the changing patterns of migration and the refugee experience of displacement, flight and the search for asylum, identifying the conflicts and contradictions inherent in the global system. Offering a critical analysis of refugee policy in Europe, North America and Australia, "Refugees in a Globa Era" is a critical reading for all students seeking to understand the position of refugees today.

Foreword Introduction PART 1: DISORDERED WORLD Globalisation and Forced Migration Crisis of the State Migrants Old and New Chain Migration to Forced Migration PART 2: RIGHTS Refugees and Rights Towards Disaster From Ambassadors to Aliens Legality and Authenticity PART 3: JOURNEYS AND DESTINATIONS Displacement Circuits of Migration Cultures of Terror, Cultures of Abuse Conclusion: Racism Without End? Bibliography