Humanitarianism, identity, and nation
Subtitle: migration laws of Australia and Canada
By: Catherine Dauvergne.
Series: Law and society; Law and society series (Vancouver, B.C.)
Publisher: UBC Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Vancouver
Language: eng
Number of pages: 241
Subjects: Emigration and immigration law -- Canada.; Emigration and immigration law -- Australia.; Humanitarianism.; National characteristics, Canadian.; National characteristics, Australian.; Émigration et immigration -- Droit -- Canada.; Émigration et immigration -- Droit -- Australie.; Canadiens.; Caractéristiques nationales -- Australiens.; Humanitaire.
Description: "Humanitarianism, Identity, and Nation traces the connections between the nation-building tradition of immigration and the challenge of admitting people who do not reflect the national interest of the twenty-first century. Catherine Dauvergne argues that in the absence of the justice standard for admitting newcomers, liberal nations instead share a humanitarian consensus about letting in needy outsiders. This consensus constrains and shapes migration law and policy. In a detailed consideration of how refugees and others in need are admitted to Australia and Canada, she links humanitarianism and national identity to explain the current shape of the law." "Humanitarianism, Identity, and Nation is a welcome antidote to economic critiques of immigration, and a thoughtful contribution to rights talk. It is a must-read for everyone interested in transforming migration laws to meet the needs of the twenty-first century."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references: p. [225]-233.
Includes index.