Twenty-First-Century Immigration to North America: Newcomers in Turbulent Times

by Victoria M. Esses (Editor), Donald E. Abelson (Editor)

Overview

Human migration has reached an unprecedented level, and the numbers are expected to continue growing into the foreseeable future. Host societies and migrants face challenges in ensuring that the benefits of migration accrue to both parties, and that economic and socio-cultural costs are minimized. An insightful comparative examination of the policies and practices that manage and support immigrants, Twenty-First-Century Immigration to North America identifies and addresses issues that arose in the early years of the twenty-first century and considers what to expect in the years ahead. The volume begins with an overview of immigration policies and practices in the United States and Canada, then moves to an investigation of the economic and socio-cultural aspects, and concludes with a dialogue on precarious migration. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the editors include research from the areas of psychology, political science, economics, sociology, and public policy. Underscoring the complicated nature of immigration, this collection aims to foster further discussion and inspire future research in the United States and Canada.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780773549449
Publisher:	McGill-Queens University Press
Publication date:	05/03/2017
Series:	McGill-Queen's Studies in Ethnic History , #2
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Victoria M. Esses is professor of psychology and director of the Centre for Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations at the University of Western Ontario, and principal investigator of the Pathways to Prosperity Partnership. Donald E. Abelson is professor and chair of political science at the University of Western Ontario and the author of Northern Lights: Exploring Canada’s Think Tank Landscape, A Capitol Idea: Think Tanks and U.S. Foreign Policy, and Do Think Tanks Matter?: Assessing the Impact of Public Policy Institutes.

Table of Contents

Tables and Figures ix

Introduction: Twenty-First-Century Immigration to North America Victoria M. Esses Anna Zuschlag Donald E. Abelson 3

Part 1 Overview of Immigration Policy in Canada and the United States

1 Managing Immigration: A Short History of Turbulence and Public Policy Meyer Burstein 15

2 US Immigration Reform Susan F. Martin 54

Part 2 Economic Aspects of North American Immigration

3 Economic Outcomes of Immigrants in Canada Charles M. Beach 89

4 Immigration Skill Utilization: Trends and Policy Issues Jeffrey G. Reitz Josh Curtis Jennifer Elrick 118

5 The Impact of Immigration on the US Labour Market: What Have We Learned since 2000 and What Do We Need to Do Next? Cordelia W. Reimers 155

Part 3 Socio-Cultural Aspects of North American Immigration

6 Assimilation and Its Discontented Kay Deaux 183

7 Muslim Immigration to North America: The Rise of New Challenges and the Need for New Perspectives Abdolmobammad Kazemipur 206

8 Comparing Immigrant Children in Canada and the United States: Similarities and Differences Monica Boyd Diana Worts 233

Part 4 Precarious Migration: Refugees and Undocumented Workers in North America

9 Filling the Federal Policy Void: State and Local Responses to Undocumented Immigration in the United States Els de Graauw 265

10 Value Conflict in Turbulent Times: Shifting Policies on Refugees, Asylum-Seekers, and Undocumented Migrants Alan Simmons 291

Contributors 321

Index 329

Editorial Reviews

“A valuable book for scholars, students, policy makers, and practitioners, Twenty-First-Century Immigration to North America not only demonstrates the complexity of immigration, but also provides readers with a unique analytical lens, rich insights, and specific directions for future research.” Miu Chung Yan, University of British Columbia

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