Twenty-First-Century Immigration to North America: Newcomers in Turbulent Times (McGill-Queen’s Studies in Ethnic History) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0773549439 ISBN 13: 9780773549432

Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2017

Synopsis

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 this title

About the Author:

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. Donald E. Abelson is professor and chair of political science at the University of Western Ontario and the author of Northern Lights: Exploring Canada?s Think Tank Landscape, A Capitol Idea: Think Tanks and U.S. Foreign Policy, and Do Think Tanks Matter?: Assessing the Impact of Public Policy Institutes.

Review:

?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

About this edition

• Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0773549439
• ISBN 13: 9780773549432
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352
• Editor: Esses Victoria M., Abelson Donald E.