Description
Book SynopsisFifty million people in the world today are victims of forced relocation caused by wars and violence. Whole new countries are being created, occupied by Afghan refugees, displaced Columbians, deported Rwandans, exiled Congolese, fleeing Iraqis, Chechens, Somalians and Sudanese who have witnessed wars, massacres, aggression and terror.
Trade Review"A fine example of the benefit of interdisciplinary perspectives and the fruitfulness of collaboration. I would strongly suggest this book to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the condition of displaced peoples."
Global Change, Peace and Security "Agier writes thoughtfully and passionately about the plight of his subjects."
Commonweal
"The essays would provide excellent material for review and discussion in short courses on forced migration, where it would provide valuable stimulus for debate amongst humanitarians, researchers and policy makers."
Journal of Refugee Studies
"A seminal, eye-opening study ... the most insightful inquiry to date into the plight of the refugees of the present era."
Zygmunt Bauman, Universities of Leeds and Warsaw
Table of ContentsPreface to the English Edition vii
Introduction 1
Bruised Populations 7
The Desert, the Camp, the City 39
The Right to Life 73
Conclusion: What Refugees Need is Fame 102
Notes 105
Bibliography 112
Index 116
