| Citizenship and Belonging: Immigration and the Politics of Demographic Governance in Postwar Britain 2005 Edition Contributor(s): Hampshire, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 140391818X ISBN-13: 9781403918185 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $109.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2005 Annotation: James Hampshire explores the politics of immigration in postwar Britain and shows how ideas of race, demography, and belonging intertwined to shape immigration policy. It is the first book to explain immigration in terms of the politics of demographic governance--how states manage and regulate their populations--and provides a much needed historical context to current debates. In addition, the book develops new perspectives on the ways in which racialized ideas influenced politics and policy-making. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Political Science | Civics & Citizenship - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy |
| Dewey: 301 |
| LCCN: 2004060149 |
| Series: Migration, Minorities and Citizenship |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6.02" W x 8.08" (0.98 lbs) 266 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: James Hampshire explores the politics of immigration in postwar Britain and shows how ideas of race, demography and belonging intertwined to shape immigration policy. It is the first book to explain immigration in terms of the politics of demographic governance - how states manage and regulate their populations - and provides a much needed historical context to current debates. In addition, the book develops new perspectives on the ways in which racialized ideas influenced politics and policy-making. |