Description
Book SynopsisIn this original, accessible book, Vittorio Longhi uses a global perspective to highlight the 'immigrant war and struggle for human rights, citizenship and equality', despite a policy vacuum towards immigration among governments of developed states.
Trade Review"A good introduction to the subject of global migration....succinct and compelling" Migrants' rights network
"The immigrant war is one of the most insightful books ever written on global migration patterns and their consequences from a humane perspective. A must read." Devendra Dhungana, UNDP's Livelihood Recovery for Peace Project
"The breadth of research and the comparative approach makes [The immigrant war] a valuable document. Longhi makes a convincing case that the labour conditions of all workers cannot be improved without understanding and addressing the problems faced by migrant workers. The Immigrant War adds greatly to our understanding of those problems." Counterfire
"Here is a book which truly takes forward the struggle for social justice. Vittorio Longhi's comprehensive and vivid study reveals a growing international movement that gets negligible coverage in the mainstream press but yet which requires a radical rethink of dominant approaches to immigration, development and democracy. 'The immigrant war' introduces us to a new generation of migrants who will shape the world in aftermath of neo-liberalism." Hilary Wainwright, Transnational Institute, and co-editor of Red Pepper
"Longhi expertly combines scholarly analysis with sharp reporting, drawing on his detailed knowledge of the global labour movement and trade unionist activism. The material is admirably well-organized and well-assembled. I know of no other book like this." Matt Carr, journalist
"An extraordinary account in its up-front questioning of how our states and societies construct the immigrant and erase the memory of our own migrant origins. This book shows us how laws have become blunt instruments for bland evasions of our obligations." Saskia Sassen, Columbia University, author of Territory, Authority, Rights
"Inspiring... Longhi is an eloquent advocate." TruthOut
Table of ContentsIntroduction: The war against immigrants; In the Persian Gulf; In the United States; In France; In Italy; Rethinking migration.
