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The Iraqi Refugees: The New Crisis in the Middle East
Joseph Sassoon
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Description for The Iraqi Refugees: The New Crisis in the Middle East
Hardback. Explores the underlying trends of Iraq's refugee flow: which class, ethnic and sectarian groups are going where and how. This book examines the economic impact of this exodus on Iraq itself, and on the host countries of the region: Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. It also analyzes international policy on the refugee issue. Series: International Library of Migration Studies. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5 integrated bw, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; JFFD; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 170 x 26. Weight in Grams: 560.
Since 2003, over 4 million Iraqis have been forced to flee their homes, in what amounts to one of the largest people movements in modern times, far exceeding the Palestinian outflow after 1948. Despite media reports of an improved security situation in Iraq, the majority of refugees are still afraid to return. The social, economic, political and security consequences of such an event are huge. In this rigorous and timely book, Joseph Sassoon explores the underlying trends of Iraq's refugee flow: which class, ethnic and sectarian groups are going where and how. Based on extensive original research, he examines the ... Read more
Since 2003, over 4 million Iraqis have been forced to flee their homes, in what amounts to one of the largest people movements in modern times, far exceeding the Palestinian outflow after 1948. Despite media reports of an improved security situation in Iraq, the majority of refugees are still afraid to return. The social, economic, political and security consequences of such an event are huge. In this rigorous and timely book, Joseph Sassoon explores the underlying trends of Iraq's refugee flow: which class, ethnic and sectarian groups are going where and how. Based on extensive original research, he examines the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
264
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Series
International Library of Migration Studies
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845119195
SKU
V9781845119195
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About Joseph Sassoon
Joseph Sassoon is an independent academic based in London. Born in Baghdad, he completed his doctorate at St Antony's College, Oxford. He is the author of numerous books on the Iraqi economy and the Middle East region.
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