Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theoretical context for racism(s) and xenophobia -- Migration and conceptualizations -- Case 1. South Africa : aspiration meets human condition -- Case 2. Malta : towards an integrative strategy -- Case 3. The United States : history repeats -- Conclusion -- Appendix I. 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees -- Appendix II. 1967 protocol relating to the status of refugees -- Appendix III. 1969 OAU convention governing the specific aspects of refugees -- Appendix IV. 1984 Cartagena declaration on refugees -- Appendix V. 2016 New York declaration for refugees and migrants -- Appendix VI. 2018 global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration -- Appendix VII 2018 global compact on refugees.