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"The Humanitarians: Child War Refugees and Australian Humanitarianism in a Transnational World, 1919–1975" by Joy Damousi explores the interventions made by Australians to address the needs of child refugees. The book covers various organizations, both secular and religious, such as the Save the Children Fund and UNICEF, as well as independent humanitarians. It also delves into wider topics like the White Australia policy, human rights, immigration and refugee history, and Australia's interactions with Europe and Asia during times of conflict. The book examines key themes such as saving children, evacuation, assimilation, and adoption, and includes vivid descriptions of the experiences of refugee children. It also highlights the parallels between the treatment of refugee children and Indigenous Australians, and criticizes Australia's restrictive refugee policies. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive and insightful view of the history of humanitarianism and transnationalism in Australia. [Extracted from the article] |
