| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Sanctuary and asylum -- Hebrew view of asylum -- Sanctuary in Greece and Rome -- Medieval sanctuary -- Sanctuary in Great Britain and France -- Asylum : Islamic law -- Asylum in international treaties -- Asylum in international relations -- Asylum in several democracies -- Asylum in modern Israel -- Asylum in the European Community -- Asylum in the United States |
| Summary |
"This book explores the history and evolution of sanctuary and asylum as a legal concept including treaties, laws, and court rulings by major geographic areas around the world, influences of Hebrew [Old Testament], classical sanctuary theory and practices, the Koran, and other Islamic-Arab regional accords and conventions. The authors' approach is well cited and suitable for those who want a good starting point for further study. Included in the book are chapters on the following topics: Sanctuary and Asylum, Jewish View of Asylum, Asylum History, Asylum in France, Asylum: History, Asylum in France, Asylum in Great Britain, Asylum in Germany, Asylum: Islamic Law, Asylum in International Treaties, Asylum in International Relations, Asylum in the United States, Asylum in the European Community, Asylum in Latin America, Asylum in Sub-Saharan Africa"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Asylum, Right of.
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Asylum, Right of -- History
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Asylum, Right of (Greek law)
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Asylum, Right of (Islamic law)
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Asylum, Right of -- Religious aspects.
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Asylum, Right of -- Social aspects
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Asylum, Right of -- Political aspects
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Refuge (Humanitarian assistance)
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Asylum, Right of
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Asylum, Right of (Greek law)
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Asylum, Right of (Islamic law)
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Asylum, Right of -- Religious aspects
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Asylum, Right of -- Social aspects
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Refuge (Humanitarian assistance)
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Spiker, Kevin, author
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| LC no. |
2021007562 |
| ISBN |
159942617X |
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9781599426174 |
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