Description
In this accessible book, Sir Michael Dummett addresses common arguments made by opponents of immigration, including claims that refugees pose a cultural and economic threat or contribute to overpopulation. He presents an approach based on the state’s duty to help people in need, the right to asylum and the preservation of human dignity. Although Dummett acknowledges that states have the right to refuse entry to foreigners, he shows through specific examples that this right is often exercised out of racism and xenophobia and frequently violates the Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. He also explains how the slogan of a “tough policy towards immigrants” became detached from reality in Britain and turned into a means for political parties to win votes. In Dummett’s view, immigration and refugee movements can ultimately be addressed only at international level, requiring a reduction in selfishness, particularly on the part of developed countries. The book is in Czech.
Information
Language: Czech
Publication date: December 5, 2016
Genres: Law, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Social sciences, Non-fiction literature, Textbooks and languages
Type: Paperback book
Pages: 194
ISBN/EAN: 9788070074626