Justice in Immigration

An interdisciplinary study of the fundamental normative issues underpinning immigration policy.

Warren F. Schwartz (Edited by)

9780521042659, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 September 2007

260 pages
22.9 x 15.4 x 1.6 cm, 0.397 kg

"This is an excellent collection of essays on the moral dimensions of immigration policy and the significance of national boundaries." James W. Nickel, Philosophy in Review

This book is an interdisciplinary study of the fundamental normative issues underpinning immigration policy. Economists, political scientists and philosophers address issues such as the proper role of the state in supporting a particular culture, the possible destabilization of the political and social life of a country through immigration, the size and distribution of economic losses and gains, and the legitimacy of discriminating against potential immigrants in favour of members of the resident population. The need for serious philosophical consideration of this subject is beyond question. This volume should advance discussion in an area of great practical as well as philosophical importance.

List of contributors
1. Immigration, welfare and justice Joseph H. Carens
2. Citizenship, the demands of justice and the moral relevance of political borders Jules L. Coleman and Sarah K. Harding
3. A two-country parable James M. Buchanan
4. Immigration, identity and justice Jean Hampton
5. Immigration, justice and culture Stephen R. Perry
6. Fear and loathing at the border Louis Michael Seidman
7. Immigration policy in liberal political theory Mark Tushnet
8. The welfare economics of immigration law: a theoretical survey with an analysis of US policy Alan O. Sykes
9. Just borders: normative economics and immigration law Gillian K. Hadfield
10. Some caveats on the welfare economics of immigration law Susan B. Vroman
11. The case for a liberal immigration policy Michael J. Trebilcock.

Subject Areas: Jurisprudence & philosophy of law [LAB], Social & political philosophy [HPS]