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Human Flow
Stories from the Global Refugee Crisis
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This book is suited for readers interested in social activism, humanitarian issues, contemporary arts, and global politics. It appeals to those seeking deeper understanding of migration and refugee experiences, as well as educators and students exploring human rights and international affairs.
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See moreIn the course of making Human Flow, his epic feature documentary about the global refugee crisis, the artist Ai Weiwei and his collaborators interviewed more than 600 refugees, aid workers, politicians, activists, doctors, and local authorities in twenty-three countries around the world.
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In the course of making Human Flow, his epic feature documentary about the global refugee crisis, the artist Ai Weiwei and his collaborators interviewed more than 600 refugees, aid workers, politicians, activists, doctors, and local authorities in twenty-three countries around the world.
A handful of those interviews were included in the film. This book presents one hundred of these conversations in their entirety, providing compelling first-person stories of the lives of those affected by the crisis and those on the front lines of working to address its immense challenges.
Speaking in their own words, refugees give voice to their experiences of migrating across borders, living in refugee camps, and struggling to rebuild their lives in unfamiliar and uncertain surroundings. They talk about the dire circumstances that drove them to migrate, whether war, famine, or persecution; and their hopes and fears for the future.
A wide range of related voices provides context for the historical evolution of this crisis, the challenges for regions and states, and the options for moving forward.
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National Herald praises the book for its powerful and moving portrayal of a critical humanitarian crisis. Mashable highlights its role as a wake-up call that fosters empathy through 100 personal accounts and Ai Weiweiβs photographs. Choice recommends it as a valuable, insightful resource, while Public Books calls it a remarkable and timely dossier that deserves immediate attention.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780691207049
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 December 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 48 b/w illus.
Contributors:
- Edited by Boris Cheshirkov
- Edited by Ryan Heath
- Edited by Chin-chin Yap
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 165.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Ai Weiwei is one of the world's most prominent artists and political activists. His books include Weiwei-isms and Humanity (both Princeton). His works have been exhibited at Tate Modern, the Guggenheim, and the Museum of Modern Art. He lives in Berlin. Twitter @aiww
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