GOVERNING REFUGEES By RANDY LIPPERT B.A., The University of Lethbridge, 1988 M.A., The University of Ottawa, 1991 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES (Department of Anthropology and Sociology) We accept this thesis as conforming to the • recruired standard THE UNrVERJ?ITY OF BRITISH (foLUMBlk' NOVEMBER, 1997 (c) Randy Lippert, 1997 In presenting this thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for an advanced degree at the University of British Columbia, I agree that the Library shall make it freely available for reference and study. I further agree that permission for extensive copying of this thesis for scholarly purposes may be granted by the head of my department or by his or her representatives. It is understood that copying or publication of this thesis for financial gain shall not be allowed without my written permission. Department of J O C i 0 I 3 q \ / The University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada Date PcCewi k-