Fear of Persecution: Global Human Rights, International Law, and Human Well-Being

by James D. White, Anthony J. Marsella, Jeffrey F. Addicott, Richard J. Brennan, Roberta Cohen codirector of The Brookings Institution; University of Bern Project on Inte

Overview

Fear of Persecution offers an absorbing and necessary overview of the plight of internally displaced people (IDPs) and refugees. Every year there are tens of millions of people around the world who have fled or are in flight due to the fear of persecution based upon race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, and who then become invisible. James D. White and Anthony J. Marsella bring together essays that address issues emerging from the current relationship of international law, human rights, and refugee health and well-being. This book discusses and critically analyzes the evolvement of international responses and NGO's, the influence of the East/West cultural binary, and possible frameworks for peace-building efforts. White and Marsella provide a unique interdisciplinary approach to a complex subject, mixing the views of leading academics, policy analysts, senior officials from NGOS, and lawyers to consider the situation from various angles. Fear of Persecution is a compelling and comprehensive text that is sure to stimulate debate among political theorists and those interested in international relations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780739115657
Publisher:	Lexington Books
Publication date:	02/23/2007
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.37(w) x 9.33(h) x 1.06(d)

About the Author

James D. White is Associate Director, International Programs, Center for Advanced Communications Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology. Anthony J. Marsella is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology at the University of Hawai'i.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction: Fear of Persecution
Part 2 Section I: Refugees and Internally Displaced People
Chapter 3 The Global Crisis of Internal Displacement
Chapter 4 Paradigm Shifts in the International Responses to Refugees
Part 5 Human Rights Issues and Concerns
Chapter 6 Refugees' Human Right to Adequate Food
Chapter 7 The Role of Relief NGO's in Human Rights and Protection
Chapter 8 Culture and Human Rights
Chapter 9 A Confucian Perspective on Human Rights
Chapter 10 Institutionalizing Human Rights in the Militaries of the Emerging Democracies: The Case of Peru
Part 11 Section III: International Law
Chapter 12 History and Foundations for Refugee Security, Health, and Well-Being under International Law
Chapter 13 Government Sanctioned Torture and International Law: A Survivor's Perspective
Chapter 14 The Fundamental Human Right to Prosecution and Compensation
Part 15 Section IV: Building Understanding, Promoting Healing, and Keeping Peace
Chapter 16 Why We Need Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools for War Crimes: A Blind Spot in International Humanitarian Law
Chapter 17 Understanding Genocide: Beyond Remembrance or Denial
Chapter 18 Post-Conflict Healing and Reconstruction for Peace: the Power of Social Mobilization
Part 19 Afterword: To Forgive and Forget?

Editorial Reviews

A gripping collection of thoughtful essays from scholars and practitioners about the theoretical and actual challenges of eliminating the fear of persecution. A stark indictment of the disconnects between international rhetoric and reality.

Thomas G. Weiss

The book provides valuable perspectives, and is generally well written.. .. Recommended.

CHOICE

A gripping collection of thoughtful essays from scholars and practitioners about the theoretical and actual challenges of eliminating the fear of persecution. A stark indictment of the disconnects between international rhetoric and reality.--Thomas G. Weiss

The book provides valuable perspectives, and is generally well written. . . . Recommended.--CHOICE

From the Publisher

The book provides valuable perspectives, and is generally well written. . . . Recommended.

Choice

The book provides valuable perspectives, and is generally well written.. .. Recommended.

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