by Diana Evans
First published 2017
Recent decades have witnessed a massive shift in global migration flows toward previously unexpected destinations. Diana Evans examines how Ireland and Italy, along with culturally distinct regions like Catalonia and the American South, have responded to sudden influxes of diverse immigrant populations. The book analyzes four categories of emerging destination areas: intermediate countries such as Ireland and Italy, culturally distinct regions experiencing fresh migration waves, new locations within established immigration nations like Utah and rural English communities, and early migration cycle nations including Latvia and Poland. Evans compares these emerging destinations with traditional immigration centers, evaluating their policy frameworks and integration outcomes from both immigrant and native resident perspectives. The analysis reveals how governments, established populations, and newcomers navigate the challenges created by rapidly increasing ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity. Through contributions from eighteen scholars, the volume offers readers insights into the effectiveness of various political and policy responses across different types of new immigrant destinations.
Genres: politics, social-issues, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cultural-clash, social-change
Setting: Catalonia, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Utah, American South, England
Period: Recent Decades
348 pages · Paperback · Temple University Press