You are invited to meet Klaus Neumann when his new book Across the Seas is launched by Andrew Riemer.

Asylum seekers, 'boat people", refugees - this hot-button issue fuels the Australian political news cycle. But the daily reports and political promises lack the historical context that would allow for informed debate. Have we ever taken our fair share of refugees? Have our past responses been motivated by humanitarian concerns or economic self-interest? Is the influx of 'boat people" over the last 15 years really unprecedented.

In this eloquent and informative book Klaus Neumann examines both government policy and public attitudes towards refugees and asylum seekers since Federation. He places the Australian story in the context of global refugee movements, and international responses to them.

"A riveting book, vast in scope and timely." - Arnold Zable

Join us when Andrew Riemer launches Across the Seas by Klaus Neumann at 6.30pm on Wednesday, July 8th, 2015.

Bookings are essential and can be made online by following this link, by phone on 9560 3200 or by email to leichhardt@berkelouw.com.au.

Cost is $ 10.00, $ 5.00 of which will be credited against any purchases made on the evening.

About the author:

Klaus Neumann is a historian based at Swinburne University's Institute for Social Research. His books include In the Interest of National Security (2006), which won the John and Patricia Ward History Prize, and Refuge Australia: Australia's Humanitarian Record (2004), winner of the Australian Human Rights Commission's 2004 Human Rights Award for Non-Fiction.

 

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