Resident Foreigners

Resident ForeignersExplore the transformative ideas of migration and citizenship with 'Resident Foreigners' by Donatella Di Cesare. This compelling book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, examines the pressing issue of mass migration through a philosophical lens. Di Cesare eloquently argues that migration is not merely a crisis, but a fundamental human right that deserves recognition and respect. With 260 pages of thought provoking content, the author takes

Explore the transformative ideas of migration and citizenship with 'Resident Foreigners' by Donatella Di Cesare. This compelling book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, examines the pressing issue of mass migration through a philosophical lens. Di Cesare eloquently argues that migration is not merely a crisis, but a fundamental human right that deserves recognition and respect. With 260 pages of thought-provoking content, the author takes readers on a journey through historic cities such as Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem, demonstrating how migrants should not be seen as others but as integral members of our global community. This work challenges the exclusionary narratives often found in discussions about national sovereignty and citizenship. By advocating for a new ethics of hospitality, Di Cesare calls for a re-evaluation of how we understand citizenship, disconnecting it from territory and embracing the principles of cohabitation. This book is ideal for those interested in migration, philosophy, and political theory, providing critical insights that resonate in today's socio-political climate. Whether you are a student, scholar, or simply curious about the dynamics of migration, 'Resident Foreigners' offers essential perspectives that provoke meaningful conversations about our shared humanity. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of migration in a rapidly changing world. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509533558.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509533558
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 260


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From the shores of Europe to the Mexican-US border, mass migration is one of the most pressing issues we face today. Yet at the same time, calls to defend national sovereignty are becoming ever more vitriolic, with those fleeing war, persecution, and famine vilified as a threat to our security as well as our social and economic order. In this book, written amidst the dark resurgence of appeals to defend ˜blood and soil™, Donatella Di Cesare challenges the idea of the exclusionary state, arguing that migration is a fundamental human right She develops an original philosophy of migration that places the migrants themselves, rather than states and their borders, at the centre Through an analysis of three historic cities, Athens, Rome and Jerusalem, Di Cesare shows how we should conceive of migrants not as an other but rather as resident foreigners. This means recognising that citizenship cannot be based on any supposed connection to the land or an exclusive claim to ownership that would deny the rights of those who arrive as migrants. Instead, citizenship must be disconnected from the possession of territory altogether and founded on the principle of cohabitation “ and on the ultimate reality that we are all temporary guests and tenants of the earth. Di Cesare™s argument for a new ethics of hospitality will be of great interest to all those concerned with the challenges posed by migration and with the increasingly hostile attitudes towards migrants, as well as students and scholars of philosophy and political theory.