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BEYOND A BORDER
THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF CONTEMPORARY IMMIGRATION |
| By: |
Peter Kivisto, Thomas Faist |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
| List price:
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£30.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
145222269X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781452222691 |
| Publisher: |
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC EBOOKS |
| Pub. date: |
11 June, 2012 |
| Edition: |
1st edition |
| Series: |
Sociology for a New Century |
| Description: |
The most up-to-date analysis of today's immigration issues As the authors state in Chapter 1, "the movement of people across national borders represents one of the most vivid dramas of social reality in the contemporary world." This comparative text examines contemporary immigration across the globe, focusing on 20 major nations. Noted scholars Peter Kivisto and Thomas Faist introduce students to important topics of inquiry at the heart of the field, includingMovement: Explores the theories of migration using a historical perspective of the modern world.Settlement: Provides clarity concerning the controversial matter of immigrant incorporation and refers to the varied ways immigrants come to be a part of a new society.Control: Focuses on the politics of immigration and examines the role of states in shaping how people choose to migrate.Key FeaturesProvides comprehensive coverage of topics not covered in other texts, such as state and immigration control, focusing on policies created to control migratory flow and evolving views of citizenshipOffers a global portrait of contemporary immigration, including a demographic overview of today's cross-border moversOffers critical assessments of the achievements of the field to dateEncourages students to rethink traditional views about the distinction between citizen and alien in this global ageSuggests paths for future research and new theoretical developments |
| Synopsis: |
The most up-to-date analysis of today's immigration issues. As the authors state in Chapter 1, "the movement of people across national borders represents one of the most vivid dramas of social reality in the contemporary world." This comparative text examines contemporary immigration across the globe, focusing on 20 major nations. Key features include:? ? comprehensive coverage of topics not covered in other texts? ? a global portrait of contemporary immigration, including a demographic overview of today's cross-border movers? ? critical assessments of the achievements of the field to date? ? encourages students to rethink traditional views about the distinction between citizen and alien |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
SAGE Publications Inc |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |