Immigrant Integration in Federal Countries (Thematic Issues in Federalism) (Volume 2) - Softcover

Joppke, Christian; Seidle, F. Leslie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0773540342 ISBN 13: 9780773540347

Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2012

Synopsis

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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About the Author

Christian Joppke is professor of sociology at the University of Bern. F. Leslie Seidle is senior program advisor with the Forum of Federations, director of the Diversity, Immigration and Integration program at the Institute for Research on Public Policy (

Edition details

• Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0773540342
• ISBN 13: 9780773540347
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280