Migration Politics across the World

This book explores the complex interplay between migration politics and broader dynamics of regime change, state formation, and nation-state ideology. It showcases case studies from Argentina, Tunisia, Japan, South Korea, the United States, Australia, the Philippines, China, and Saudi Arabia, challenging the notion that political systems rigidly dictate migration politics. The book reveals that migration politics and political regimes co-produce one another, with civil society, legal actors, employers, and international norms playing significant roles. It offers a fresh perspective for political scientists, sociologists, and migration scholars interested in understanding the role of migration in state transformations and political changes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 04 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book in the field of migration politics delves into the intricate interplay between migration and broader dynamics of regime change, state formation, and nation-state ideology. Through a comprehensive collection of in-depth case studies from countries such as Argentina, Tunisia, Japan, South Korea, the United States, Australia, the Philippines, China, and Saudi Arabia, the edited volume showcases the diverse ways in which migration shapes political outcomes.

Challenging the notion that political systems, whether liberal or illiberal, democratic or authoritarian, rigidly dictate migration policies, the book reveals that migration politics and political regimes co-produce one another. The exploration delves into the roles of civil society, legal actors, employers, and international norms across diverse political contexts, bridging conversations around immigration and emigration politics.

What sets this collection apart is its ability to uncover unexpected similarities in migration policies across different political regimes, particularly at a time when states are increasingly adopting illiberal practices. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Third World Quarterly, making it an essential resource for political scientists, sociologists, and migration scholars seeking a fresh perspective on the complex dynamics of migration and its impact on global politics.

Migration Politics Across the World provides an ideal vantage point for understanding the role of migration in state transformations and political changes around the world. By examining the experiences of various countries, the book sheds light on the complex interplay between migration, political systems, and social structures, offering valuable insights into the future of migration and its implications for society.

Weight: 467g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032601168