Asylum and Sanctuary in History and Law
Author | : James B. Whisker |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2021 |
ISBN-10 | : 159942617X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781599426174 |
Rating | : 4/5 (7X Downloads) |
Download or read book Asylum and Sanctuary in History and Law written by James B. Whisker and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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"--