Immigration the World Over
Statutes, Policies, and Practices
1st Edition
Published on 8. September 2004
304 pages
979-8-216-20870-9 (ISBN)
Description
With the opening of borders and the aging of populations in industrialized states immigration takes on new importance. More younger workers are needed to support the social contract established with the baby boom generation, and immigration offers one practical solution. Many countries, however, have little experience with large scale immigration and, especially in the current political and economic climate, a strong resistance to it. Immigration the World Over examines immigration statutes and policies and the societal reactions to immigrants in seven industrialized nations. Comparing the experiences of these nations demonstrates how policies differ and how those policies have facilitated or complicated the accommodation of immigrant populations. Using public opinion data, crime rates, and measures of social integration, the authors go on to show how some countries absorb immigrants to positive effect by addressing worker shortages and enhancing social diversity, while others resist immigration to their detriment.
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James P. Lynch is professor in the Department of Justice, Law, and Society at American University. Rita J. Simon is University Professor in the Department of Justice, Law, and Society at American University.
Content
Chapter 1 Immigration in the United States
Chapter 2 Immigration in Canada
Chapter 3 Immigration in Australia
Chapter 4 Immigration in Great Britain
Chapter 5 Immigration in France
Chapter 6 Immigration in Germany
Chapter 7 Immigration in Japan
Chapter 8 Comparative Immigration Policy
Chapter 9 Criminal Involvement Among Immigrants and Natives Across Countries
Chapter 10 Public Opinion Toward Immigrants
Chapter 11 Social Integration
Chapter 12 Conclusion
Chapter 2 Immigration in Canada
Chapter 3 Immigration in Australia
Chapter 4 Immigration in Great Britain
Chapter 5 Immigration in France
Chapter 6 Immigration in Germany
Chapter 7 Immigration in Japan
Chapter 8 Comparative Immigration Policy
Chapter 9 Criminal Involvement Among Immigrants and Natives Across Countries
Chapter 10 Public Opinion Toward Immigrants
Chapter 11 Social Integration
Chapter 12 Conclusion
