| Clamouring for Legal Protection: What the Great Books Teach Us About People Fleeing from Persecution Contributor(s): Barsky, Robert F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1509943153 ISBN-13: 9781509943159 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $118.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Emigration & Immigration - Political Science | Human Rights |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.28 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this novel approach to law and literature, Robert Barsky delves into the canon of so-called Great Books, and discovers that many beloved characters therein encounter obstacles similar to those faced by contemporary refugees and undocumented persons. The struggles of Odysseus, Moses, Aeneas, Dante, Satan, Dracula and Alice in Wonderland, among many others, provide surprising insights into current discussions about those who have left untenable situations in their home countries in search of legal protection. Law students, lawyers, social scientists, literary scholars and general readers who are interested in learning about international refugee law and immigration regulations in home and host countries will find herein a plethora of details about border crossings, including those undertaken to flee pandemics, civil unrest, racism, intolerance, war, forced marriage, or limited opportunities in their home countries. |