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The Unwanted: European Refugees from the First World War Through the Cold War.
By Michael R. Marrus. There have always been homeless people, but only in
the twentieth century have refugees become an important part of
international politics, seriously affecting relations between states. Since the 1880s, the number of displaced persons has climbed astronomically, with people scattered over vaster distances and for longer periods of time than ever before. Tracing the emergence of this new variety of collective alienation, The Unwanted covers everything from the late nineteenth century to the present, encompassing the Armenian refugees, the Jews, the Spanish Civil War émigrés, the Cold War refugees in flight from Soviet states, and much more. Marrus shows not only the astounding dimensions of the subject but also depicts the shocking apathy and antipathy of the international community toward the homeless. He also examines the impact of refugee movements on Great Power diplomacy and considers the evolution of agencies designed to assist refugees, noting outstanding successes and failures. 432 page softcover. C$48.00A Sharing of Diversities
Proceedings of the Jewish Mennonite Ukrainian Conference, "Building Bridges"In 1995, three ethnic groups - Jews, Mennonites, and Ukrainians - came together in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to reflect on the similarities and dissimilarities of the cultures and experiences of their respective communities. All three came to Canada in the late 19th century hoping to find a place where they could live and prosper in an environment of peace and security. This volume contains a selection of the papers which were presented at the conference. 264 pages, paperback. C$19.95 XE.com Personal Currency Assistant |