Migration and Integration
The Case for Liberalism with Borders

Clarifies, assesses and proposes answers for all of the politically toxic issues associated with large-scale migration of persons from the Global South to the Western liberal democracies.

Tom Farer (Author)

9781108485715, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 21 November 2019

282 pages, 4 b/w illus.
23.5 x 15.6 x 2 cm, 0.53 kg

'… leaves readers with further knowledge on today's migration crisis, proposals for solutions, and the ambition to preserve liberal democracy for future generations.' Quinn Muscatel, AmeriQuests

Migration and Integration clarifies and proposes answers for all of the politically toxic questions associated with large-scale migration from the Global South to the Western liberal democracies. Driven by the conviction that the Alt-Right is using the issues of migration and integration effectively to batter the defenses of liberal democracy, Professor Tom Farer argues that despite its strength, the moral case for open borders should be rejected and that while broadly tolerant of different life styles, the state should enforce core liberal values. Examining closely the policies and practices of various European states, Farer draws on their experience, contrasts it with that of the United States, and provides a detailed strategy for addressing the issues of who should be allowed to enter, how migrant families should be integrated and cultural conflicts resolved. This remarkable elaboration of a liberal position on migration and integration to which moderate conservatives could adhere combines powerful analysis with passionate advocacy.

Introduction, challenges to liberalism with borders
Part I. Entry and Integration: 1. The looming wave
2. Sovereignty, nationalism, and human rights
3. Integration and cultural difference: the liberal's dilemma
Part II. Exemplary National Experiences: 4. Nordic states: Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
5. The United Kingdom
6. France
Part III. Hard Choices: 7. Migration and integration: options for the liberal state
8. A model: problematical means for liberal ends.

Subject Areas: International human rights law [LBBR], Human rights [JPVH], International relations [JPS], Migration, immigration & emigration [JFFN]