A world on the move

Description:

An interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty participates in a discussion entitled, "A world on the move : refugees, migrants, and immigrants". Panelists describe their research, teaching and writing efforts and explore the current situation of international refugees and immigrants and the dangers and challenges they face in leaving their home countries. They also discuss the reasons for migration around the world, the receptions immigrants often receive in coming to many countries and the economic advantages and disadvantages for countries welcoming immigration. Panelists are Anna Pegler-Gordon, James Madison College, David Thronson, College of Law, Sophia Koufopoulou, Department of Sociology, Stephanie Nawyn, Department of Sociology, and Johanna Schuster-Craig, College of Arts & Letters. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the MSU Honors College, convenes the session and moderates questions from the audience. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the MSU Honors College. Held in the MSU Student Union.

Date Issued:

2017-02-06T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Subject Topic:

Refugees, Emigration and immigration, Refugees, Social conditions, Immigrants, Public opinion, Emigration and immigration, and Economic aspects

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5bg2hb3r