| Asylum and Sanctuary in History and Law: A Social and Political Approach to Temporary Protections Around the World Contributor(s): Whisker, James B. (Author), Spiker, Kevin R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1599426161 ISBN-13: 9781599426167 Publisher: Brown Walker Press (FL) OUR PRICE: $26.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Emigration & Immigration - Law | International - Political Science | International Relations - Treaties |
| Dewey: 342.083 |
| LCCN: 2021007561 |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.82 lbs) 262 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book explores the history and evolution of sanctuary and asylum as a legal concept including treaties, laws, and court rulings by major geographic areas around the world, influences of Hebrew [Old Testament], classical sanctuary theory and practices, the Koran, and other Islamic-Arab regional accords and conventions. The authors' approach is well cited and suitable for those who want a good starting point for further study. Included in the book are chapters on the following topics: Sanctuary and Asylum, Jewish View of Asylum, Asylum History, Asylum in France, Asylum: History, Asylum in France, Asylum in Great Britain, Asylum in Germany, Asylum: Islamic Law, Asylum in International Treaties, Asylum in International Relations, Asylum in the United States, Asylum in the European Community, Asylum in Latin America, Asylum in Sub-Saharan Africa. |