The politics of migration and immigration in Europe

"This text fills a major gap by reviewing comprehensively one of the most salient policy issues in Europe today, migration and immigration. It is the first book to address the question of weather we can legitimately speak of a European politics of migration." "The book differentiates between types of migration, introduces main concepts and debates, and provides a broad comparative framework from which to assess the role and impact of individual states and the EU. Also reviewed are the politics and policies of immigration across Europe including the 'older' immigration countries of France, Germany and the United Kingdom, the 'newer' southern European countries, and the enlargement states of East and Central Europe." "The Politics of Migration and Immigration will be indispensable for students and academics of contemporary European politics and society, comparative politics, the EU and European integration. It is also important for decision-makers and anyone who wants to understand one of the burning issues of our times."--Jacket.