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Beyond the Gateway
. Ed(S): Gozdziak, Elzbieta M.; Martin, Susan F.
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Description for Beyond the Gateway
Paperback. Editor(s): Gozdziak, Elzbieta M.; Martin, Susan F. Series: Program in Migration and Refugee Studies. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
A small but growing number of immigrants today are moving into new settlement areas, such as Winchester, Va., Greensboro, N.C., and Salt Lake City, Utah, that lack a tradition of accepting newcomers. Just as the process is difficult and distressing for the immigrants, it is likewise a significant cause of stress for the regions in which they settle. Long homogeneous communities experience overnight changes in their populations and in the demands placed on schools, housing, law enforcement, social services, and other aspects of infrastructure. Institutions have not been well prepared to cope. Local governments have not had any significant experience ... Read more
A small but growing number of immigrants today are moving into new settlement areas, such as Winchester, Va., Greensboro, N.C., and Salt Lake City, Utah, that lack a tradition of accepting newcomers. Just as the process is difficult and distressing for the immigrants, it is likewise a significant cause of stress for the regions in which they settle. Long homogeneous communities experience overnight changes in their populations and in the demands placed on schools, housing, law enforcement, social services, and other aspects of infrastructure. Institutions have not been well prepared to cope. Local governments have not had any significant experience ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Series
Program in Migration and Refugee Studies
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739106365
SKU
V9780739106365
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About . Ed(S): Gozdziak, Elzbieta M.; Martin, Susan F.
Elzbieta M. Gozdziak is director of research at the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) at Georgetown University and co-editor of the peer-reviewed journal International Migration. Susan F. Martin is executive director of the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) and Director of the Certificate Program in Refugee and Humanitarian Emergencies at Georgetown University.
Reviews for Beyond the Gateway
Migration and integration is a complex issue, but this book rewards the reader by its clear and focused analysis. Very knowledgeable and very readable.
Barbara John, Humboldt University, Berlin Beyond the Gateway makes a highly significant contribution to immigration scholarship. Gozdziak and Martin have pulled together a rich collection of essays into a unique collection. Focusing on carefully selected ... Read more
Barbara John, Humboldt University, Berlin Beyond the Gateway makes a highly significant contribution to immigration scholarship. Gozdziak and Martin have pulled together a rich collection of essays into a unique collection. Focusing on carefully selected ... Read more