ABOUT BOOK

"Written from a pan-European ~perspective, this book examines the decision-making ~processes in immigration and integration policies in Europe across ~decades, focusing on several key moments of Europe’s postwar history. ~The analysis of factors taken into consideration by states in key moments of ~immigration policy (re)formulation shows that Europe is moving away from ~rational, economic arguments towards more political ones. This book contributes ~to the theoretical and practical debate regarding immigration and integration ~policies by arguing that – contrary to assumptions – immigration policy should ~not be treated as having precedence before integration policy. It also reflects ~on the growing anti-immigration ~sentiments as well as the securitisation and ~criminalisation of migration issues that are fuelled by right-wing ~politics. ~This book will be of key interest both to students and scholars of migration, the ~European Union, European integration, social policy, public policy, international ~relations, European studies, law, economics, sociology and to professionals, ~policy-makers, ~think tanks and associations in NGOs, the EU and other IOs."