Emigration and Immigration: A Study in Social Science (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richmond Mayo Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332038599 ISBN 13: 9780332038599

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Immigration and its effects are examined from many angles in this classic social science study.

This thorough exploration looks at how immigration shapes population, politics, and economy in the United States and beyond, with careful attention to history, policy, and social outcomes.

Richmond Mayo-Smith presents a clear, structured review of how immigrants influence who we are today. The book moves from the origins of emigration and immigration to their modern consequences, discussing not just numbers and trends, but the lived effects on labor, education, crime, poverty, and governance. It also surveys policy responses, including assisted emigration and passenger protection, and examines cases like Chinese immigration and related restrictions. The aim is to understand a deeply complex topic without oversimplifying its impacts.

• How emigration and immigration have changed over time and why they matter.
• Their influence on population dynamics, race, language, and urban life.
• The economic value and costs of immigrants, including labor markets and public resources.
• Policy responses, legal protections, and the social consequences of immigration debates.

Ideal for readers seeking a foundational, evidence-based look at immigration's role in shaping civilization and modern society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332038599
• ISBN 13: 9780332038599
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 332