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IMMIGRATION JUSTICE
Peter Higgins
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Hardcover. Much philosophical work on immigration is founded on an outdated conception of immigrants and the causes of migration. Rather than suggesting one absolute solution, the author argues that a unique set of immigration policies will be just for each country. He concludes with concrete recommendations for policymaking. Series: Studies in Global Justice and Human Rights. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
This is the first book-length examination of immigrant admissions from a feminist philosophical perspective. Much philosophical work on immigration is founded on an outdated conception of immigrants and the causes of migration. This is based on the model of the pre-World War II European migrant to North America escaping political tyranny, fleeing famine or hoping to claim 'unsettled' land. Higgins draws on empirical evidence to show that the world has changed, and reasons for migration have changed too. So we need to create new moral principles for deciding which immigrants should be admitted. Rather than suggesting one absolute solution, Higgins ... Read more
This is the first book-length examination of immigrant admissions from a feminist philosophical perspective. Much philosophical work on immigration is founded on an outdated conception of immigrants and the causes of migration. This is based on the model of the pre-World War II European migrant to North America escaping political tyranny, fleeing famine or hoping to claim 'unsettled' land. Higgins draws on empirical evidence to show that the world has changed, and reasons for migration have changed too. So we need to create new moral principles for deciding which immigrants should be admitted. Rather than suggesting one absolute solution, Higgins ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Series
Studies in Global Justice and Human Rights
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748670260
SKU
V9780748670260
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About Peter Higgins
Peter Higgins is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Department Member in Women's and Gender Studies at Eastern Michigan University. His research applies a feminist perspective to issues of global justice.
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