Destination Detroit Discourses on the Refugee in a Post-Industrial City

Deindustrialized cities in the United States are at a particular crossroads when it comes to the contest over refugees. Do refugees represent opportunity or danger? These cities are in desperate need to stem population and resource loss, problems that an influx of refugees could seemingly help addre...

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Main Author: Luthra, Rashmi (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: University of Michigan Press 2024
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