The Roma Cafe: Human Rights and the Plight of the Romani People
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (681 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0745320511 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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-- Anthropology in Action Pogany states that the aim of his book is to highlight the difficulties facing the Roma, and he has done so very well -- The News Line . This book has appeal which can attract a wide span of readership from the academic to those simply motivated towards the Romani cause
His previous books include Human Rights in Eastern Europe (Edward Elgar, 1995) and Righting Wrongs in Eastern Europe (Manchester University Press, 1997). He teaches courses in comparative human rights and international law. . He has written extensively on constitutional transition, human rights and minority rights in Central and Eastern Europe. Istvan Pogany is Professor of Law at Warwick University
He also looks at the specifics of individual Romani lives, particularly in Hungary and Romania. Highlighting the difficulties that all marginal peoples face, Pogany explains how the Roma have been devastated by the economic transition from Communism to open markets in Central and Eastern Europe since 1989. However, this book is not just a catalogue of the challenges that the Roma face -- it is also a celebration of Roma cultures and of the acceptance of difference -- something that is more important than ever in our multicultural societies.. Mass unemployment, poverty, lack of education, as well as widespread anti-Roma discrimination and inadequate
Marlene C. Cummins said Interesting stories of Roma people. Enjoyed the stories of real people and some of the cultural facts of the Roma people.Would have liked a map of the area written about.. the cover is different than pictured, but text seems okay agnesmckinney I have not read it yet. I have gathered the books about the ROmani for a class I am teaching