Migration and political theory
In this book, Professor Gillian Brock FRSNZ, one of the leading figures in the field, lucidly introduces and explains the important historical, empirical and normative contexts necessary to get to grips with the major contemporary debates.
Migration dominates contemporary politics across the world, and there has been a corresponding surge in political theorizing about the complex issues that it raises. In a world in which borders seem to be solidifying while the number of displaced people soars, how should we think about the political and ethical implications of human movement across the globe?
Gillian examines issues ranging from the permissibility of controlling borders and the criteria states can justifiably use to underpin their migration management policies through to questions of integration, inclusion and resistance to unjust immigration laws.
Migration and Political Theory is essential reading for any student, scholar, or reader who seeks to understand the political theory and ethics of migration and movement in the 21st century.
"This excellent book provides a careful, clear, comprehensive, and engaging overview of current debates about migration. Sophisticated, and yet highly accessible, it connects normative questions to factual information about migration as it actually occurs." - Professor Joseph H. Carens, University of Toronto
"Gillian Brock explores a wide range of issues central to debates around migration at an impressive level of theoretical depth, but at the same time with great clarity. This book is an invaluable contribution to an increasingly important field." - Dr Phil Cole, University of the West of England, Bristol