Eastern European Roma in the EU-Mobility, Discrimination, Solutions - Softcover

Anca Pusca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 161770024X ISBN 13: 9781617700248

Publisher: International Debate Education Association, 2012

Synopsis

Compiled in the context of the recent Roma evictions from France and Italy, and the launch of EU s Platform for Roma inclusion, this volume addresses the pressing issue of the so-called Roma problem in the EU. With contributions from established scholars in Romani studies, such as Zoltan Barany, Maria Spirova, and Vera Messing, the volume focuses on four main themes: The Roma of Central and Eastern Europe: historical context and current treatment: The Roma and the EU accession process: funding, migration, discrimination: Roma political mobilization: opportunities for political participation: Assessment of solutions to the so-called Roma problem: assessing Roma rights, school integration, housing inclusion and employment activation.

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About the Author

Anca Pusca is Senior Lecturer in International Studies at Goldsmiths University of London and is a founding member of the Center for the Study of the Balkans. Her research interests include minority and migration issues, EU enlargement, post-communist transitions and cultural and aesthetic political interventions.

Edition details

• Publisher: International Debate Education Association
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 161770024X
• ISBN 13: 9781617700248
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Anca Pusca