Title
Immigration justice
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2013
Department/School
History and Philosophy
Abstract
What moral standards ought nation-states abide by when selecting immigration policies? Peter Higgins argues that immigration policies can only be judged by considering the inequalities that are produced by the institutions - such as gender, race and class - that constitute our social world.Higgins challenges conventional positions on immigration justice, including the view that states have a right to choose whatever immigration policies they like, or that all immigration restrictions ought to be eliminated and borders opened. Rather than suggesting one absolute solution, he argues that a unique set of immigration policies will be just for each country. He concludes with concrete recommendations for policymaking.
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Recommended Citation
Higgins, P. (2013). Immigration justice. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.