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Becoming British: UK Citizenship Examined
Thom Brooks
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Description for Becoming British: UK Citizenship Examined
Paperback. Thom Brooks examines the relationship between immigration and citizenship in order to challenge the popular and political myths that surround this topic. This is a must-read for anyone interested in UK citizenship, policy makers and anyone working in the area. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPVH1; LNDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
From Syrian asylum seekers to super-rich foreign investors, immigration is one of the most controversial issues facing Britain today. Politicians kick the subject from one election to the next with energetic but ineffectual promises to 'crack down', while newspaper editors plaster it across front pages.But few know the truth behind the headlines; indeed, the almost daily changes to our complex immigration laws pile up so quickly that even the officials in charge struggle to keep up.In this clear, concise guide, Thom Brooks, one of the UK's leading experts on British citizenship - and a newly initiated British citizen himself - ... Read more
From Syrian asylum seekers to super-rich foreign investors, immigration is one of the most controversial issues facing Britain today. Politicians kick the subject from one election to the next with energetic but ineffectual promises to 'crack down', while newspaper editors plaster it across front pages.But few know the truth behind the headlines; indeed, the almost daily changes to our complex immigration laws pile up so quickly that even the officials in charge struggle to keep up.In this clear, concise guide, Thom Brooks, one of the UK's leading experts on British citizenship - and a newly initiated British citizen himself - ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Biteback Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
356g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849549769
SKU
V9781849549769
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Thom Brooks
Thom Brooks is Professor of Law and Government at Durham University, a columnist for Newcastle's daily The Journal and one of the UK's leading experts on British citizenship. The author passed the citizenship test and became a British citizen in 2011. He is a dual citizen of the UK and United States.
Reviews for Becoming British: UK Citizenship Examined
"Many say that we need to talk about immigration. Yes, we do. Thom Brooks in his book provides an overarching account of what many feel as Britishness. It is a very important read as it shows how difficult it is to come to terms with this." - Progress