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OverviewFor those who want to know more about organizations that provide assistance to refugees and disaster relief victims, the Dictionary is an ideal staring point. The timeline traces the history of refugee movements and disasters during the twentieth century. The introduction, taking a broader view, outlines the tumultuous history of refugee movements and disasters from early times to the present day while discussing the complications, challenges and coping strategies of the international community. The dictionary provides A-Z entries on both natural and man-made disasters, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, basic concepts, and people who have played a notable role. Also included is an extensive list of acronyms and abbreviations to sort out the various organizations. The bibliography directs readers to a plethora of books, articles, and government documents on the same topic. A must for the reference collection—-community colleges, college, university and large public libraries. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert F. GormanPublisher: Scarecrow Press Imprint: Scarecrow Press Edition: Second Edition Volume: 18 Dimensions: Width: 13.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.572kg ISBN: 9780810837744ISBN 10: 0810837749 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 17 May 2000 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsStrongly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in this matter. Orbis ...superbly well-crafted book that provides important information on a timeless topic. It goes far in helping us sort out the agencies and organizations responding to perennial refugee and disaster relief crises. Booklist Researchers, practitioners and librarians will find this a convenient reference tool. Book Reviews ...excellent historical introduction...Highly recommended. Choice Useful at all levels. Choice ...should be in all public libraries that have an interest in disaster relief and refugee organizations. Arba Author InformationRobert F. Gorman, Professor of Political Science at Southwest Texas State University, has visited refugee camps throughout Africa and Southeast Asia and has worked with international organizations on refugee issues in the U.S. Department of State and in the private voluntary sector. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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