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Explore how immigration reshapes our world with this insightful and thought-provoking book. This essential read, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2011, dives deep into the complexities of immigration and its profound effects on both individual lives and host societies. Covering 300 pages, this brand new volume presents a major reassessment of multiculturalism policies implemented after post-war immigration, especially in light of the changes since 9/11. Discover how flowing populations have fueled ongoing social and political debates, making immigration a focal point of contemporary discourse.
With a wealth of knowledge derived from European and American experiences, the author examines the inevitable conflicts that arise from major migratory movements, arguing that they are not merely signs of a failed integration process but rather a quest for innovative ways to coexist. How we redefine citizenship in light of these changes is pivotal to fostering understanding and acceptance.
This groundbreaking book challenges readers to rethink the very foundations of liberal democracies, addressing core institutions like the welfare state and civil liberties. With its principled insights, this book is poised to be a classic in immigration studies, serving as an indispensable text for academics, policymakers, and anyone invested in understanding one of today's pivotal social and political issues.
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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745649627
Year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 300
Description:
This book is a major reassessment of how immigration is changing our world. The policies of multiculturalism that were implemented in the wake of post-war immigration have, especially since 9/11, come under intense scrutiny, and the continuing flow of populations has helped to ensure that immigration remains the focus of intense social and political debate.
Based on his deep knowledge of the European and American experience, Scheffer shows how immigration entails the loss of familiar worlds, both for immigrants and for host societies. The conflict that accompanies all major migratory movements is not the result of a failure of integration, but is part of a search for new ways of living together. It prompts an intensive process of self-examination on all sides.
Immigration has such a profound impact because it goes to the heart of institutions like the welfare state and liberties like the freedom of expression; liberal democracies developing into immigrant nations go through an existential change. To cope with these challenges, Scheffer argues, we should move beyond multiculturalism and take a fresh look at the meaning of citizenship in a globalizing world.
This principled and path-breaking book will establish itself as a classic work on immigration and will be an indispensable text for anyone interested in one of the most important social and political issues of our time.
With a wealth of knowledge derived from European and American experiences, the author examines the inevitable conflicts that arise from major migratory movements, arguing that they are not merely signs of a failed integration process but rather a quest for innovative ways to coexist. How we redefine citizenship in light of these changes is pivotal to fostering understanding and acceptance.
This groundbreaking book challenges readers to rethink the very foundations of liberal democracies, addressing core institutions like the welfare state and civil liberties. With its principled insights, this book is poised to be a classic in immigration studies, serving as an indispensable text for academics, policymakers, and anyone invested in understanding one of today's pivotal social and political issues.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745649627
Year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 300
Description:
This book is a major reassessment of how immigration is changing our world. The policies of multiculturalism that were implemented in the wake of post-war immigration have, especially since 9/11, come under intense scrutiny, and the continuing flow of populations has helped to ensure that immigration remains the focus of intense social and political debate.
Based on his deep knowledge of the European and American experience, Scheffer shows how immigration entails the loss of familiar worlds, both for immigrants and for host societies. The conflict that accompanies all major migratory movements is not the result of a failure of integration, but is part of a search for new ways of living together. It prompts an intensive process of self-examination on all sides.
Immigration has such a profound impact because it goes to the heart of institutions like the welfare state and liberties like the freedom of expression; liberal democracies developing into immigrant nations go through an existential change. To cope with these challenges, Scheffer argues, we should move beyond multiculturalism and take a fresh look at the meaning of citizenship in a globalizing world.
This principled and path-breaking book will establish itself as a classic work on immigration and will be an indispensable text for anyone interested in one of the most important social and political issues of our time.