The Politics Of Immigration In France, Britain, And The United States: A Comparative Study (perspectives In Comparative Politics)

This book argues that although labor market needs have been an important element in the development of immigration policy, they have been filtered through a political process: the politics of immigration. It is this process that drives immigration policy in each country. 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 helps to show how this goes far beyond labor market needs. Cross-nationally, these policies have been influenced by considerations of race, domestic ideas of what constitutes national identity, citizenship, naturalization, urban policy, housing, and education. This Book Argues That Although Labour Market Needs Have Been An Important Element In The Development Of Immigration Policy, They Have Been Filtered Through A Political Process, The Politics Of Immigration. The Book Explores The Relation Between Policy And Politics In France, The Uk, And The Us. Introduction : Immigration Policy And The Politics Of Immigration, The Problem -- The Development Of Immigration Policy In France -- Immigration Policy In France : Mode D'emploi -- Politics And Immigration Policy In France -- The Development Of Immigration Policy In Britain -- Immigration Policy In Britain : How Can We Understand It? -- The Politics Of Immigration In Britain -- The Development Of Immigration Policy In The United States -- Understanding Immigration Policy In The United States -- The Politics Of Immigration In The United States -- Conclusion. Martin Schain. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 313-321) And Index. Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Introduction: The Politics of Immigration....Pages 1-35 Development of French Immigration Policy....Pages 37-61 Understanding French Immigration Policy....Pages 63-88 Politics of Immigration in France....Pages 89-118 Development of British Immigration Policy....Pages 119-140 Understanding British Immigration Policy....Pages 141-160 Politics of Immigration in Britain....Pages 161-180 Development of U.S. Immigration Policy....Pages 181-205 Understanding U. S. Immigration Policy....Pages 207-235 Politics of Immigration in the United States....Pages 237-274 Conclusion....Pages 275-283 Back Matter....Pages 285-329