Linda Rabben Knihy

The revised and expanded edition delves deeper into the controversial topic of gender imbalance resulting from sex-selective practices, particularly in countries like China and India. It explores the societal, cultural, and economic factors contributing to this phenomenon, examining its implications on demographics and gender equality. Through updated research and case studies, the book highlights the urgent need for awareness and intervention to address the consequences of unnatural selection in modern society.

The narrative offers an intimate perspective on the struggles of the Yanomami and Kayapó peoples as they navigate the challenges posed by encroaching civilization. Authored by a respected academic with experience collaborating with indigenous groups for organizations like Sting and Amnesty International, it highlights the resilience and cultural richness of these communities amidst external pressures. The account emphasizes their fight for survival and the importance of preserving their way of life in a rapidly changing world.

Asylum and sanctuary seekers' stories -- Sanctuary's beginnings -- A thousand years of Medieval sanctuary -- From religious sanctuary to secular asylum -- Nineteenth-century sanctuary outside the law -- The pleasures of Holocaust rescue -- The twentieth-century heyday of asylum -- Asylum now in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom -- Asylum now in Europe and beyond -- The golden door ajar : US asylum policy -- Contemporary sanctuary movements -- The news from Tucson -- Does asylum have a future?