Description: Rethinking Asylum History, Purpose, and Limits Defends the current laws limiting asylum to those fearing persecution. Matthew E. Price (Author) 9780521707473, Cambridge University Press Paperback / softback, published 14 May 2009 290 pages 22.8 x 15.1 x 1.5 cm, 0.48 kg 'By offering a sound and coherent analysis of the political nature of asylum, [this book] constitutes a valuable contribution to debates on the roots and purpose of this institution.' Maria-Teresa Gil-Bazo, Newcastle University Each year, hundreds of thousands of people apply for asylum in Europe, North America, and Australia. Some fear political persecution and genocide; some are escaping civil war or environmental catastrophe; others flee poverty, crime, or domestic violence. Who should qualify for asylum? Traditionally, asylum has been reserved for the targets of government persecution, but many believe that its scope should be widened to protect others exposed to serious harm. Matthew Price argues for retaining asylum's focus on persecution - even as other types of refugee aid are expanded - and offers a framework for deciding what constitutes persecution. Asylum, he argues, not only protects refugees but also expresses political values by condemning states for mistreating those refugees. Price's argument explains not only why asylum remains politically relevant and valuable, but also why states should dismantle many of the barriers they have erected against asylum seekers over the last fifteen years. Introduction 1. Recovering asylum's political roots 2. Promoting political values through asylum 3. What is 'persecution'? 4. Persecution by private parties 5. Asylum, temporary protection, and the refugee policy toolkit 6. Restrictions on access to asylum Conclusion. Subject Areas: Human rights [JPVH], Political science & theory [JPA], Refugees & political asylum [JFFD]
Price: 27.99 GBP
Location: AL7 1AD
End Time: 2025-01-03T21:48:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 124.86 GBP
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details:
BIC Subject Area 1: Human rights [JPVH]
BIC Subject Area 2: Political science & theory [JPA]
BIC Subject Area 3: Refugees & political asylum [JFFD]
Number of Pages: 290 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Rethinking Asylum: History, Purpose, and Limits
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2009
Item Height: 228 mm
Item Weight: 480 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Matthew E. Price
Subject Area: Civil Service, Political Science
Item Width: 151 mm
Format: Paperback
