Immigration and public opinion in liberal democracies / edited by Gary P. Freeman, Randall Hansen, and David L. Leal.

Although ambivalence characterizes the stance of scholars toward the desirability of close opinion-policy linkages in general, it is especially evident with regard to immigration. The controversy and disagreement about whether public opinion should drive immigration policy are among the factors maki...

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Other Authors: Freeman, Gary P. (Editor), Hansen, Randall (Editor), Leal, David L. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013.
Series:Routledge research in comparative politics.
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Summary:Although ambivalence characterizes the stance of scholars toward the desirability of close opinion-policy linkages in general, it is especially evident with regard to immigration. The controversy and disagreement about whether public opinion should drive immigration policy are among the factors making immigration one of the most difficult political debates across the West. Leading international experts and aspiring researchers from the fields of political science and sociology use a range of case studies from North America, Europe and Australia to guide the reader through the complexities o.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 381 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781136211621
1136211624
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Description based on print version record.