Immigration as a source of political discontent and frustration in Western democracies

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Publié dans:Studies in comparative international development. - 1973. - 32(1997), 3 vom: 27., Seite 42-64
Auteur principal: Freeman, G P (Auteur)
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: 1997
Accès à la collection:Studies in comparative international development
Sujets:Journal Article Attitude Behavior Demographic Factors Developed Countries International Migration--determinants Migration Migration Policy Policy Political Factors plus... Population Population Dynamics Population Policy Psychological Factors Social Discrimination Social Policy Social Problems Violence
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"This article describes the migration context of three sets of Western democracies and then explores plausible linkages between the scale, timing, and characteristics of migration, and the substance and process of migration policies, on the one hand, and support for government, on the other. Trying to move beyond plausibility, I discuss indirect indicators of the impact of immigration on Western publics: attitudes toward immigration policy and immigrants, support for extremist parties, and acts of violence and disorder linked to anti-immigrant or racist motives."
Description:Date Completed 06.01.1999
Date Revised 06.11.2019
published: Print
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:0039-3606