The politics of immigration in France, Britain and the United States : a comparative study /
Martin A. Schain.
- 2nd ed., Rev. and updated.
- New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
- xvii, 334 p. ; 23 cm.
- Perspectives in comparative politics .
- Perspectives in comparative politics. .
Previous ed.: 2008. Transferred to digital printing.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
By exploring the relation between policy and politics in France, the UK, and the US, three countries that have both welcomed and severely restricted immigrant entry during different periods, this book shows how immigration policy has political sources far beyond labour market needs.
France--Emigration and immigration--Government policy. France--Emigration and immigration--Political aspects. Great Britain--Emigration and immigration--Government policy. Great Britain--Emigration and immigration--Political aspects. United States--Emigration and immigration--Government policy. United States--Emigration and immigration--Political aspects.