Iraqi Refugees in the United States : The Enduring Effects of the War on Terror

**How Iraqi refugees navigate life, belonging, and exclusion in America** The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 caused the largest forced migration in the Middle East since 1948, with millions of people fleeing to Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, European Union, Australia and the United States. In __Iraqi Refugees in the United States__, Ken R. Crane explores the uphill climb faced by Iraqi refugees who have sought belonging in a country engaged in an ongoing War on Terror. Drawing on numerous interviews and fieldwork, Crane explores the diverse experiences of a community of Iraqi refugees, showing how they have struggled to negotiate their place in the wake of mass displacement. He highlights the promise of belonging, as well as their many painful encounters with exclusion. Ultimately, Crane provides a window into the complexities of what “becoming American” means for Iraqi refugees, even as they are perceived by other Americans as “security threats.” As debates about immigration and refugee status continue to play out in headlines and the courts, __Iraqi Refugees in the United States__ provides important insight into the global refugee crisis. How Iraqi refugees navigate life, belonging, and exclusion in America The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 caused the largest forced migration in the Middle East since 1948, with millions of people fleeing to Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, European Union, Australia and the United States. Crane explores the uphill climb faced by Iraqi refugees who have sought belonging in a country engaged in an ongoing War on Terror. Drawing on numerous interviews and fieldwork, he explores the diverse experiences of a community of Iraqi refugees, showing how they have struggled to negotiate their place in the wake of mass displacement. He highlights the promise of belonging, as well as their many painful encounters with exclusion. Ultimately, Crane provides a window into the complexities of what 'becoming American' means for Iraqi refugees, even as they are perceived by other Americans as 'security threats' Cover IRAQI REFUGEES IN THE UNITED STATES Title Copyright Dedication CONTENTS Preface Introduction 1. Belonging and Displacement 2. Work, Autonomy, Belonging 3. “Just Trust Us” 4. Two Kinds of Citizens 5. “Where Are the Americans?” 6. Belonging 2.015 Conclusion Acknowledgments Methodological Appendix Notes Bibliography Index About the Author Introduction -- Belonging and displacement -- Work, autonomy, belonging -- "Just trust us" -- Two kinds of citizens -- "Where are the Americans?" -- Belonging 2.015s -- Conclusion ""Iraqi Refugees in the United States" explores enduring effects of the war on terror"-- Provided by publisher