The current refugee crisis sweeping Europe; and much of the world; closely intersects with largely neglected questions of religion. Moving beyond discussions of religious differences; what can we learn about the interaction between religion and migration? Do faith-based organisations play a role within the refugee regime? How do religious traditions and perspectives challenge and inform current practices and policies towards refugees? This volume gathers together expertise from academics and practitioners; as well as migrant voices; in order to investigate these interconnections. It shows that reconsidering our understanding and approaches to both could generate creative alternative responses to the growing global migration crisis. Beginning with a discussion of the secular/religious divide - and how it shapes dominant policy practices and counter approaches to displacement and migration - the book then goes on to explore and deconstruct the dominant discourse of the Muslim refugee as a threat to the secular/Christian West. The discussion continues with an exploration of Christian and Islamic traditions of hospitality; showing how they challenge current practices of securitization of migration; and concludes with an investigation of the largely unexplored relation between gender; religion and migration. Bringing together leading and emerging voices from across academia and practice; in the fields of International Relations; migration studies; philosophy; religious studies and gender studies; this volume offers a unique take on one of the most pressing global problems of our time.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Invaluable Addition to World War 2 LiteratureBy CXCOne of the best book about world war II in eastern front; from the best general in the world.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Excellent readingBy Thomas ReiterThis is an excellent book about the soviet experience during World War II. Perhaps unsurprisingly; In this book; Zhukov comes across as a much more likeable person than the bullying careerist portrayed in other accounts. As the editor of the volume points out; this probably stems from the fact that Zhukov wrote the book after the viscitudes of fate had raised him up and cast him down a few times after his triumphs during the war.There is lots of good information in the book about almost all of the major operations in the war; along with personal anecdotes; insights about personalities; etc. I also found the portions of the book about his upbringing and postwar fate to be very interesting.Finally; at least until the last couple of chapters; the level of propagandizing is fairly minimal--while Zhukov often praises the communist party for its role during the war; most of it seems sincere rather than forced by censors. And zhukov's attitudes toward the western allies and their war efforts seem to be a common russian perspective about these issues; even today.Overall a highly recommended read for those interested in the russian front.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book. Happy with everythingBy MarcusGreat book. Happy with everything.
