Theorising Integration and Assimilation

by Schneider; Jens

• ISBN13: 9780415680028
• ISBN10: 0415680026
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-01-18
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Theorising Integration and Assimilationdiscusses the current theories of migrant integration and assimilation, particularly those focused on second-generation migrants. Using empirical research to challenge many of the dominant perspectives on the assimilation of immigrants and their children in the Western World in political and media discourse, the book covers a wide range of topics including: transatlantic perspectives and a focus on the lessons to be mutually learnt from American and European approaches to integration and assimilation rich empirical data on the assimilation/integration of the second generations in various contexts a new theoretical approach to integration processes in urban settings on both sides of the Atlantic. This volume brings together leading scholars in Migration and Integration Studies to provide a summary of the central theories in this area. It will be an important introduction for scholars, researchers, and all students of Migration, Integration, and Ethnic Studies. This book was originally published as a special issue of Ethnic and Racial Studies.

Table of Contents

Notes on Contributors	p. ix
New insights into assimilation and integration theory	p. 1
The complexities and confusions of segmented assimilation	p. 7
Segmented assimilation revisited: types of acculturation and socioeconomic mobility in young adulthood	p. 25
What happens after segmented assimilation? An exploration of intermarriage and 'mixed race' young people in Britain	p. 51
Segmented assimilation and cross-national comparative research on the integration of immigrants and their children	p. 71
Integrating via networks: foreigners and others	p. 88
Comparative integration context theory: participation and belonging in new diverse European cities	p. 106
Index	p. 126
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.