Xenophobia manifests itself especially against civilizations and cultures that are weak because they lack economic resources, means of subsistence or land. So nomadic people are the first targets of this kind of aggression.

Antonio Tabucchi

Antonio Tabucchi

Against Aggression Because Civilizations Cultures Economic First Itself Kind Lack Land Means People Resources Subsistence Targets Weak Xenophobia

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