Immigration in the 21st century : the comparative politics of immigration policy / Terri E Givens, Rachel Navarre, Pete Mohanty.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: The complex landscape of immigration policy and politics -- Immigration and politics: Explaining outcomes -- Histories of immigration politics: The United States, formed by immigration -- Histories of immigration politics: Britain and France, from colonies to immigrants -- Histories of immigration: Germany and newer countries of immigration -- Party politics: Left vs. Right competition on immigration policy -- The politics of labor migration: From farm workers to highly skilled -- Citizenship: Nation building and recognition -- Immigrant integration: From migrant to settler -- Conclusion: The ongoing dynamics of immigration politics.

"This text provides students with an introduction to the politics of immigration policy in the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Europe. The book gives students an overview of the theoretical approaches used by political scientists to analyze immigration politics and provides historical background to the policies and politics that affect democracies today. A comparative politics approach develops the context that explains how immigration and politics interact in different types of countries. Covering topics including party politics, labor migration, and citizenship, students gain an understanding of the complexities of immigration politics and how immigration policies are affecting the world today"-- Provided by publisher.