Immigration and Asylum: In the News

by IRISTEICHMANN (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $3.28

  A series of books that gives the reader the information they need to understand the issues behind the headlines today. The information is presented in a straightforward and objective way, giving the facts and explaining the issues. Side panels provide jargon and terminology definitions, list relevant statistics and point towards areas of debate. The aim is to enable the reader to contribute towards the debate themselves. The series is illustrated with top-quality reportage photography and produced on a fast-track basis to ensure that each book is as up-to-date as possible. FOOD SAFETY AND FARMING looks at the issues surrounding the production of food today, the need for safety, the demands of the consumer and the effect this has on farming methods. Topics covered include organic production, GM foods and BSE. IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM explores the causes of tensions created by immigrants and asylum seekers in the developed world. Topics covered include economic migrants, racial discrimination, illegal immigration and human rights.