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Political Science Social Policy

Immigrant Integration in Federal Countries

edited by Christian Joppke & F. Leslie Seidle

Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Initial publish date
Jun 2012
Category
Social Policy
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780773540347
    Publish Date
    Oct 2012
    List Price
    $40.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780773540330
    Publish Date
    Oct 2012
    List Price
    $110.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780773587656
    Publish Date
    Jun 2012
    List Price
    $95.00

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Immigrant integration has become a prominent issue in contemporary political debates and public policy analysis. The objective of facilitating newcomers' participation in the economic, social, and political life of receiving societies presents particular challenges in federal countries. The multidimensional nature of immigrant integration means that policies and programs often become issues of multilevel governance. In federations with one or more national minorities, newcomers can alter the linguistic balance and affect subnational communities' efforts to obtain greater autonomy.

This volume analyzes immigrant integration policies and the implications for governance in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States. Leading experts review recent developments in their respective countries and current public policies and programs in three categories: selection/admission, economic and social integration, and civic and political integration (including naturalization). These analyses show that the integration of immigrants is an ongoing process that extends beyond the initial years of settlement in a new country, involving the actions of different governments, non-governmental organizations and others. By examining a range of policy and governance issues from the perspective of federalism, this volume fills a gap in the literature on immigrant integration. It will interest not only academics and researchers but also political representatives and public servants concerned with these important topics.

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F. Leslie Seidle is the Senior Research coordinator at the Royal Commission.

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