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As featured in today's Society Guardian, the Policy Press have just
published a new book, 'Immigration under New Labour' by Will Somerville. I
think that this title will be of interest to members of this list.
This book presents the first comprehensive account of government policy on
immigration over the last ten years, providing an in-depth analysis of
policy and legislation since Tony Blair and New Labour were first elected.
The account begins by placing policy change under Labour in their proper
historical context, before examining the key policy themes - economic
migration; security; integration; asylum; delivery - of the last decade.
Through an analysis of such policy themes, the author contends that
immigration policy has undergone an intense and innovative transformation
in the period from May 1997 to May 2007. Arguing that a more plural system
of governance exists, the author challenges traditional accounts of policy
development. By addressing the various influences on immigration
policymaking, from globalisation, the European Union and the law, to
politics, the media and the networks of special interests, he seeks to
provide a holistic explanation for the transformation of immigration
policy. The author concludes with an evaluation of Labour's immigration
reforms, and whether government policy can be judged a success.
For more information please see:
https://www.policypress.org.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1305
[List mod.'s note: Sample chapters are available for viewing in the Policy
Press "reading room".]
Orders from the UK and Europe can be made through our website -
http://www.policypress.org.uk/ - or from our distributor:
Marston Book Services
Tel: +44 (0)1235 465500
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