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Stephanie A. Bohon - Immigration and Population - 9780745664163 - V9780745664163
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Immigration and Population

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Description for Immigration and Population Paperback. Immigration is the primary cause of population change in developed countries and a major component of population change in many developing countries. This clear and perceptive text discusses how immigration impacts population size, composition, and distribution. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 308.

Immigration is the primary cause of population change in developed countries and a major component of population change in many developing countries. This clear and perceptive text discusses how immigration impacts population size, composition, and distribution. The authors address major socio-political issues of immigration through the lens of demography, bringing demographic insights to bear on a number of pressing questions currently discussed in the media, such as: Does immigration stimulate the economy? Do immigrants put an excessive strain on health care systems? How does the racial and ethnic composition of immigrants challenge what it means to be American (or French ... Read more

By systematically exploring demographic topics such as fertility, health, education, and age and sex structures, the book provides students of immigration with a broader understanding of the impact of immigration on populations and offers new ways to think about immigration and society.

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Product Details

Publisher
Polity
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
307g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745664163
SKU
V9780745664163
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-19

About Stephanie A. Bohon
Stephanie A. Bohon is Associate Professor of Sociology and Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Social Justice at the University of Tennessee. Meghan E. Conley is James Farmer Postdoctoral Fellow in Civil Rights and Social Justice at the University of Mary Washington.

Reviews for Immigration and Population
"Bohon and Conley have written an important book that clearly articulates the ubiquitous impact of immigration on the U.S. economy, social institutions, and the country's demographic future. This book is a welcome state-of-the-field scientific literature overview for classroom instruction and scholarly advancement." —Gordon De Jong, Penn State University "In an age of large-scale U.S. immigration often enveloped in ... Read more

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