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PublisherUniversity of California Press

ISBN-100520248996

ISBN-139780520248991

eBay Product ID (ePID)50350106

Product Key Features

Number of Pages382 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBecoming a Citizen : Incorporating Immigrants and Refugees in the United States and Canada

SubjectEmigration & Immigration, Public Policy / Social Policy, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Civics & Citizenship

Publication Year2006

TypeTextbook

AuthorIrene Bloemraad

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science

FormatPerfect

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Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight19.2 Oz

Item Length0.9 in

Item Width0.6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2005-031017

ReviewsThis excellent book should become an important reference for debates on immigration and multiculturalism. Its claims are subtle and well argued, its empirical evidence is carefully evaluated, and its multiple comparisons are well deployed in a multilayered way., "This excellent book should become an important reference for debates on immigration and multiculturalism. Its claims are subtle and well argued, its empirical evidence is carefully evaluated, and its multiple comparisons are well deployed in a multilayered way."-- American Journal of Sociology / Ajs, _This excellent book should become an important reference for debates on immigration and multiculturalism. Its claims are subtle and well argued, its empirical evidence is carefully evaluated, and its multiple comparisons are well deployed in a multilayered way._, "Deftly executed work of sociological detection on an important and timely subject."-- Sociological Forum, "This excellent book should become an important reference for debates on immigration and multiculturalism. Its claims are subtle and well argued, its empirical evidence is carefully evaluated, and its multiple comparisons are well deployed in a multilayered way."-- American Jrnl of Sociology / Ajs

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal323.60973

Table Of ContentList of Illustrations Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction: The Challenge of Immigrant Political Incorporation 1. Diverging Trajectories of Political Incorporation 2. The Social Nature of Citizenship and Participation 3. Structured Mobilization: The Role of Government 4. The Meaning of Citizenship 5. Community Organizations and Political Mobilization 6. Learning to Lead and Winning Political Office Conclusion: Multicultural Citizenship Notes Appendix: Interviewees References Index

SynopsisHow can societies that welcome immigrants from around the world create civic cohesion and political community out of ethnic and racial diversity? This thought-provoking book is the first to provide a comparative perspective on how the United States and Canada encourage foreigners to become citizens. Based on vivid in-depth interviews with Portuguese immigrants and Vietnamese refugees in Boston and Toronto and on statistical analysis and documentary data, "Becoming a Citizen" shows that greater state support for settlement and an official government policy of multiculturalism in Canada increase citizenship acquisition and political participation among the foreign born. The United States, long a successful example of immigrant integration, today has greater problems incorporating newcomers into the polity. While many previous accounts suggest that differences in naturalization and political involvement stem from differences in immigrants' political skills and interests, Irene Bloemraad argues that foreigners' political incorporation is not just a question of the type of people countries receive, but also fundamentally of the reception given to them. She discusses the implications of her findings for other countries, including Australia and immigrant nations in Europe., How can societies that welcome immigrants from around the world create civic cohesion and political community out of ethnic and racial diversity? This thought-provoking book is the first to provide a comparative perspective on how the United States and Canada encourage foreigners to become citizens. Based on vivid in-depth interviews with Portuguese immigrants and Vietnamese refugees in Boston and Toronto and on statistical analysis and documentary data, Becoming a Citizen shows that greater state support for settlement and an official government policy of multiculturalism in Canada increase citizenship acquisition and political participation among the foreign born. The United States, long a successful example of immigrant integration, today has greater problems incorporating newcomers into the polity. While many previous accounts suggest that differences in naturalization and political involvement stem from differences in immigrants' political skills and interests, Irene Bloemraad argues that foreigners' political incorporation is not just a question of the type of people countries receive, but also fundamentally of the reception given to them. She discusses the implications of her findings for other countries, including Australia and immigrant nations in Europe.

LC Classification Number2005031017