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Social Science Emigration & Immigration

Twenty-First-Century Immigration to North America

Newcomers in Turbulent Times

edited by Victoria M. Esses & Donald E. Abelson

Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Initial publish date
May 2017
Category
Emigration & Immigration
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780773549449
    Publish Date
    May 2017
    List Price
    $40.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780773549432
    Publish Date
    May 2017
    List Price
    $110.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780773549463
    Publish Date
    May 2017
    List Price
    $40.95

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Human migration has reached an unprecedented level, and the numbers are expected to continue growing into the foreseeable future. Host societies and migrants face challenges in ensuring that the benefits of migration accrue to both parties, and that economic and socio-cultural costs are minimized. An insightful comparative examination of the policies and practices that manage and support immigrants, Twenty-First-Century Immigration to North America identifies and addresses issues that arose in the early years of the twenty-first century and considers what to expect in the years ahead. The volume begins with an overview of immigration policies and practices in the United States and Canada, then moves to an investigation of the economic and socio-cultural aspects, and concludes with a dialogue on precarious migration. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the editors include research from the areas of psychology, political science, economics, sociology, and public policy. Underscoring the complicated nature of immigration, this collection aims to foster further discussion and inspire future research in the United States and Canada.

About the authors

Victoria M. Esses is professor of psychology and director of the Centre for Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations at the University of Western Ontario, and principal investigator of the Pathways to Prosperity Partnership.

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Donald E. Abelson is professor and chair, political science, and co-director, Centre for American Studies, The University of Western Ontario. He is the author of Do Think Tanks Matter? Assessing the Impact of Public Policy Institutes.

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Editorial Reviews

“A valuable book for scholars, students, policy makers, and practitioners, Twenty-First-Century Immigration to North America not only demonstrates the complexity of immigration, but also provides readers with a unique analytical lens, rich insights, and specific directions for future research.” Miu Chung Yan, University of British Columbia

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