The ethics of migration: an introduction

"In The Ethics of Migration: An Introduction Adam Hosein systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of immigration. The book addresses important questions such as: - Can states claim a right to control their borders and if so to what extent? - Is dete...

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Main Author: Hosein, Adam (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon ; London ; New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2019
Series:The ethics of ..
Ethics of
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Summary:"In The Ethics of Migration: An Introduction Adam Hosein systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of immigration. The book addresses important questions such as: - Can states claim a right to control their borders and if so to what extent? - Is detention ever a justifiable means of border enforcement? - Which criteria may states use to determine who should be admitted into their territory and how do these criteria interact with existing hierarchies of race and gender? - Who should be considered a refugee? - Which rights are migrants who are present in a territory entitled to? - Is there an acceptable way to design a temporary worker program? - When, if ever, are amnesties for unauthorized migrants appropriate? Featuring case studies throughout, this textbook provides a philosophical introduction to an incredibly topical issue studied by students within the fields of political philosophy, applied ethics, global studies, politics, law, sociology and public policy"--
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (206 Seiten)
ISBN:9780429029455
0429029454
9780429642456
0429642458
9780429639289
0429639287
9780429636110
0429636113
DOI:10.4324/9780429029455

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