Immigration and Regional Integration in a Globalizing World: Myths and Truths about Migration

by Christopher White

Overview

This book challenges prevailing assumptions of a strong connection between international migration and regional integration by arguing there is no substantial relationship between them and that they should not be conflated. Using this perspective, countries can consider the benefits of integration policies without worrying about migration policies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780739199091
Publisher:	Lexington Books
Publication date:	10/08/2015
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Christopher White is assistant professor of political science at Livingstone College.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: International Migration and Regional Integration Chapter 3: Theoretical Framework Chapter 4: Europe Chapter 5: North America Chapter 6: The Rest of the World Chapter 7: Ending the Immigration Debate

Editorial Reviews

The author investigates the relationship between two of the most controversial issues of our time: 'international migration' and 'regional integration'; and comes up with a surprising and daring argument that: 'there is no relationship between the two, despite the political rhetoric that generates enormous fear and hyperbole surrounding these issues.' This is a must-read study for anyone who wants to understand these issues nowadays.

Adrien M. Ratsimbaharison

The book makes an important contribution to the description of EU integration and the mobility experience through the lens of a North American scholar, providing numerous levels of comparisons between the EU, NAFTA and other regional integration communities in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Oceania..... Written in a clear style...the book provides a number of empirical examples from all over the world, which makes it pleasant reading.

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