Description
Book SynopsisImmigration is the primary cause of population change in developed countries and a major component of population change in many developing countries. This clear and perceptive text discusses how immigration impacts population size, composition, and distribution.
Trade Review"Bohon and Conley have written an important book that clearly articulates the ubiquitous impact of immigration on the U.S. economy, social institutions, and the country's demographic future. This book is a welcome state-of-the-field scientific literature overview for classroom instruction and scholarly advancement."
—Gordon De Jong, Penn State University
"In an age of large-scale U.S. immigration often enveloped in bombastic rhetoric, this book is a breath of fresh air. Bohon and Conley's straightforward analysis clearly shows how immigration intersects with demography, a field that uses empirical data to understand how immigrants fare in U.S. society. This is a must-read for everyone interested in understanding contemporary debates about U.S. immigration."
—Katharine M. Donato, Vanderbilt University
"The authors of this timely book provide an outstanding review of both the theoretical and empirical literature concerning immigration's effect on education, health, and the environment. The chapter on assimilation and integration is particularly noteworthy.... The text is jargon-free and accessible to non-demographers."
—Choice
Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Demography of Immigration
Chapter 2: Assimilation, Adaptation, and Integration
Chapter 3: Immigrants in the Economy
Chapter 4: Immigration and the Environment
Chapter 5: The Fertility of Immigrants
Chapter 6: Replacement Migration to Offset Population Aging
Chapter 7: Immigrant Health
Chapter 8: Educating Children in Immigrant Families
Chapter 9: Conclusions
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