Defectors by Erik R. Scott (Hardback Book)

Name: Defectors by Erik R. Scott (Hardback Book)
Brand: Oxford University Press Inc

Oxford University Press Inc

A broad-ranging history of defectors from the Communist world to the West and how their Cold War treatment shaped present-day restrictions on cross-border movement.Defectors fleeing the Soviet Union seized the world's attention during the Cold War. Their stories were given sensational news coverage and dramatized in spy novels and films. Upon reaching the West, they were entitled to special benefits, including financial assistance and permanent residency. In contrast to other migrants, defectors were pursued by the states they left even as they were eagerly sought by the United States and its allies. Taking part in a risky game that played out across the globe, defectors sought to transcend the limitations of the Cold War world.Defectors follows their treacherous journeys and looks at how\n\nDefectors\nHow the Illicit Flight of Soviet Citizens Built the Borders of the Cold War World\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal ;