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Gallagher, Dennis – International Migration Review, 1986
Examines current trends in mass international immigration and refugee resettlement and discusses related legal and humanitarian concerns. Briefly reviews the articles which follow in this special issue. (GC)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Immigrants, International Law, International Relations
Migration World Magazine, 1989
Outlines the recent developments in migration laws and political unrest with respect to Communist Soviet authority and United States policies toward Soviet refugees. Developments in the Baltic states, Moldavia, East Germany, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia are discussed. (JS)
Descriptors: Communism, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Migration
Florida International Univ., Miami. Latin American and Caribbean Center. – 1985
Papers presented at the 1983 Southeast Regional Conference on Immigration and Refugee Issues are provided in this document. Also included are the reports of five conference workshops and transcripts of three roundtable discussions on the issue of asylum. The papers (and their authors) are: (1) "The Ethics of Immigration" (Bryan O.…
Descriptors: Cubans, Economic Factors, Government Role, Haitians
Rose, Peter I., Ed. – 1986
This book contains a transcript of discussions at a 1983 conference held at Smith College (Massachusetts) for refugee workers. Included are presentations by official representatives of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, foreign service officers, administrators of key voluntary agencies, immigration lawyers, social workers, case…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Agency Role, International Relations, Land Settlement
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Zolberg, Aristide R.; And Others – International Migration Review, 1986
Drawing on theoretical framework that addresses the transnational character of refugee problems, analyzes the causes of refugee movements. Holds that despite the common perception that refugees flee danger that emanates from an agent within the country of origin, the danger often results from international conflicts. (GC)
Descriptors: Conflict, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, International Relations
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Weil, Richard H. – International Migration Review, 1984
Examines patterns in the international migration of children for adoption since World War II, with emphasis on those going to Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Relates findings to political and cultural factors. Observes that Latin America became a major source area for the United States in the 1970s, but that Asia remained…
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoption, Agency Role, Foreign Countries
Li, Gertraude Roth – 1982
Since a 1979 coup, El Salvador has been ruled by a civilian-military junta supported by the oligarchy; officially, the junta is committed to social and economic reforms. Civilian guerrillas oppose the government which they believe is not interested in real reform. The United States supplies financial and military aid to the junta and believes the…
Descriptors: Demography, Developing Nations, Economic Factors, Federal Legislation
Kutch, Kerry; And Others – Transnational Perspectives, 1988
Materials from the Third San Remo (Italy) Seminar on Refugee Issues (November 11-17, 1987) include "Economic, Political and Social Impacts of Afghan Refugees on Pakistan" (Kutch, Noelte); "Afghan Refugee Children in Pakistan" (Smyke); and a 57-item bibliography. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Child Welfare, Children, Childrens Rights