International Migration and Citizenship Today

This completely revised and updated textbook explores the moral, economic, political, and cultural dimensions of the movement of people across international borders.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This completely revised and updated textbook delves into the multifaceted aspects of the movement of people across international borders, encompassing moral, economic, political, and cultural dimensions. With a style and substance designed to ignite thoughtful discussions and encourage readers to form their own conclusions, it addresses pressing questions such as how democracies should balance the rights of immigrants with those of citizens, what constitutes persecution and how we should define refugees, how citizenship should be allocated, whether there should be a distinction between voluntary and forced migration, and whether one group of migrants deserves admission more than another. The rise of populism, the Brexit vote, and the unprecedented flow of refugees worldwide underscore the continued salience, controversy, and unresolved nature of these questions.

The content has been meticulously updated to cover a wide range of topics, including:

Migration into Europe since 2015: This section explores the recent surge of migration into Europe, particularly focusing on the challenges and controversies surrounding it. It examines the factors driving migration, such as climate change, political instability, and economic opportunities, as well as the policies implemented by European countries to address these challenges.

Climate change as a driver of migration and the concept of environmental refugees: Recognizing the impact of climate change on human migration, this section explores the concept of environmental refugees. It examines the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the protection of individuals who are forced to leave their homes due to environmental disasters, such as sea-level rise, droughts, and natural disasters.

Unaccompanied minors fleeing gang violence, asylum for victims of domestic violence, family separation policies, and the building of a wall on the U.S./Mexican border: This section sheds light on the plight of unaccompanied minors who are fleeing violence and seeking safety in other countries. It examines the legal and humanitarian challenges associated with their migration and the policies implemented to address them.

The controversies surrounding the Danish cartoons, Charlie Hebdo, and hijabs as examples of the tensions in liberal democracies between free speech, individual freedom, religious expressions, and minority rights: This section examines the controversies surrounding the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad and the subsequent attacks in France and Denmark. It explores the debates around freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and minority rights in liberal democracies.

The Dream Act and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): This section discusses the Dream Act, a proposed legislation that would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. It examines the political and legal challenges surrounding DACA and the ongoing debates around immigration reform.

Demographic shifts and the debates around multiculturalism and diversity: This section explores the demographic changes that are occurring in many countries as a result of migration. It examines the debates around multiculturalism, diversity, and integration, and the challenges and opportunities that these changes present for societies.

Guest-worker programs as alternatives to admitting immigrants: This section examines the use of guest-worker programs as a means of regulating migration. It explores the benefits and drawbacks of these programs, as well as the ethical and legal considerations involved in their implementation.

Intended as the primary text for undergraduate courses on international migration, this book also appeals to broad survey courses on global issues. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the complex and multifaceted phenomenon of migration, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools to understand and analyze the challenges and opportunities that it presents.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 173 x 246 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032114118
Edition number: 2 ed