New from OXFORDImmigrat ion WorldwidePolic ie s , Prac t ice s , and TrendsEdited by Uma A . S egal , Doreen E l l iott, and

Nazneen S . MayadasImmigration worldwide is a phenomenon of utmost importance to professionals who develop policies and programs for, or provide services to, immigrants. It has far-reaching implications for a nation’s economy, public policies, social and health services, and culture. The purpose of this volume, therefore, is to explore current patterns and policies of immigration in key countries and regions across the globe and analyze the implications for these countries and their immigrant populations. Each of its chapters, written by an international and interdisciplinary group of experts, explores how country conditions, policies, and attitudes influence the process of immigration and subsequently affect immigrants, migration, and the nation itself.

At once a sourcebook and an applied model of immigration studies, Immigration Worldwide is a valuable reference for scholars and students seeking a wide-ranging yet nuanced survey of the key issues salient to debates about the programs and policies that best serve immigrant populations and their host countries.

“Covering immigration policies and processes in 25 countries and two regions is bound to be a difficult task. But the contributors have been well-chosen and the editors have successfully welded the book together with accomplished introductory and concluding essays. This is a formidable achievement, which will grace the shelves of migration scholars and libraries.”—Robin Cohen, International Migration Institute, University of Oxford “The great strength of Immigration Worldwide is that it covers most major sending and receiving states, as well as providing us with cogent and relevant introductory chapters. This major work will prove invaluable for understanding what is now a major feature of international society—the movement of millions across the globe in search of a better life or simply to escape from intolerable situations.”—James Jupp, Centre for Immigration and Multicultural Studies, Australian National University “This is an extraordinary book with a wealth of information on the migration process. The impact on labor markets, the question of integration, and the complexities of migration management are dealt with throughout the chapters. This book offers a comprehensive view of the migration landscape in the era of world society.” —Achilles Skordas, School of Law, University of Bristol

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ContentsI. Introduction

II. Nations with Large Immigrant Populations: U.S., Russia, Germany, France, Canada, India, U.K., Spain, Australia, Pakistan

III. Nations with Increasing Immigrant Populations: Greece, Ireland, Israel, Poland, New Zealand, Portugal, Sweden

IV. Nations with Low or Declining Immigrant Populations: Egypt, Thailand, Taiwan, China, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Brazil

V. Regional Movements: African Union and European Union

VI. Concluding Chapter