Introduction to Immigration Reform: Immigration reform is the process of changing or enhancing a nation's current immigration laws and practices. It tries to a
In the globalized era, a higher level of attention is given to various migration, immigration, and refugee movements. By undertaking research on these concepts, their impact on contemporary society can be better understood. Social Considerations of Migration Movements and Immigration Policies is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on the socio-economic effects of immigration and refugee crises on regional and international levels. Including a range of innovative perspectives such as peace building, political refugees, and civil protection, this book is ideally designed for researchers, academics, graduate students, policy makers, and practitioners interested in the social dimensions of migration and immigration policies.
"A short, sharp and compelling book." The Observer At a time when immigration has once again become a deeply contentious political issue, Jonathan Portes provides some much-needed clarity, taking on misinformation and inaccurate reporting to reveal the true economic and social impact of immigration to the UK. This important book covers a short history of immigration to the UK, uses the latest research and data to summarise how it is financially beneficial to the economy, considers it's positive effects on contemporary society, and provides straightforward answers to commonly asked questions such as: does immigration push down wages? Does it reduce job opportunities for those born in the UK? And what impact does it have on the NHS and other public services? Portes then proposes what we should do about immigration, defining what a post-Brexit system should look like, and outlining what, if anything, we should do to promote integration further. ABOUT THE SERIES: The 'What Do We Know and What Should We Do About...?' series offers readers short, up-to-date overviews of key issues often misrepresented, simplified or misunderstood in modern society and the media. Each book is written by a leading social scientist with an established reputation in the relevant subject area. The Series Editor is Professor Chris Grey, Royal Holloway, University of London
The 2nd goal of many Progressives was to Advance Moral Improvement. Many Progressives taught that improved morality was vital to reforming society. In this time period, many viewed alcohol as radically harmful to the moral life of the USA. Therefore, many Progressives wanted prohibition to be enacte...
Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Didactics - Social Studies/ Civics, grade: 72%, London Metropolitan University, language: English, abstract: The current financial and economic crisis which has largely afflicted Southern European countries, could be seen a complex system of economic failures which have caused considerable effects in social, political and cultural level. The central dynamics of this crisis focusing on the economic and political governance which have influenced societal and individual functioning of marginalised populations in Greece and Spain, such as youth. This review examines the social impact of the crisis on young unemployed graduates with tertiary education, analysing their views and experiences about the current economic and political upheavals caused in Greece and Spain. This recession, which is comparable with Great Depression on its extent and duration, has created considerable social problems including increase in joblessness, poverty, and future uncertainty of the young populations. The increasing unemployment levels considering the fragmented labour markets in Greece and Spain have direct implications in psychological well-being and adverse effects for the integration of young people in the society by triggering the danger of social and economic exclusion. The limited job opportunities together with the elimination of the social safety nets accelerate the phenomena of immigration of high-skilled young graduates, inhibiting the development of their national economies. This paper tries to test the empirical validity of the problems occurred due to the high levels of unemployment on high-skilled youth populations of the two countries, considering the available protective factors. A further examination includes the recent European governance issues emerged alongside with political decisions in national level which have shaped public op¬¬inion and formed the views of youth unemployed populations in Southern Europe regardi
India Migration Report 2024: Indians in Canada is one of the first volumes to comprehensively examine and analyse the different facets of Indian migration to Canada. This volume: * Examines the comprehensive history of Indian migration to Canada, including the story of social, cultural, economic, and political integration, analysis of socio-economic characteristics, and evolving political scenarios surrounding student migration and diasporas. * Presents an overview of migration and post-migration experiences of Indian immigrant and Indo-Canadian women and the rising trend of high-skilled Indian female migration to Canada. * Discusses the influence of Canadian immigration policy and its effects on the changing immigration patterns of Indians to Canada. * Examines the challenges faced by Indian immigrants and Indo-Canadians due to deeply entrenched Eurocentric and Ethnocentric biases and the impact of COVID-19 on the community. * Explores the effect of adult children's migration on the health and suffering from disability of elderly left behind in the migration process. The book also discusses leveraging migration for international development. The book will be of interest to scholars, students, researchers, or anyone interested in migration and diasporic studies, development studies, the politics of migration, immigration policy, social anthropology, economics, and sociology. 13 Tables, black and white; 40 Line drawings, black and white; 40 Illustrations, black and white
Gilded Age & Industrialization Notes - EOC U.S. History Students are provided with content covering the Gilded Age era focusing on the objectives of analyzing social issues affecting women, minorities, children, immigrants, and urbanization. Notes also contain information that allow students to explain how foreign policies affected economic issues and the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations. Students will also be able to describe the Americanization movement to assimilate immigrants and the changing relationship between the federal government and private business. Lastly, students will be able to build skills to analyze and evaluate political issues, the impact of reform leaders and the contributions of significant political and social leader in the United States. Included in this resource: PowerPoint presentation Printable Visual Notes with answer key Cornell Notes with answer key Digital Notes - Cornell & Visual Editable Cornell Notes Teacher Notes Other Gilded Age & Industrialization Resources: Gilded Age & Industrialization Diamond Puzzle Gilded Age & Industrialization Vocabulary Card Sort Gilded Age & Industrialization Vertical Timeline with Flashcards Feedback is always welcomed and encouraged! Leaving a review will earn you credits for discounts on future purchases. Terms of Use Copyright © Lone Star History. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
Most commentators look at the issue of immigration from the viewpoint of immediate politics. In doing so, they focus on only a piece of the issue and lose touch with the larger picture. Now Thomas Sowell offers a sweeping historical and global look at a large number of migrations over a long period of time. Migrations and Cultures: shows the persistence of cultural traits, in particular racial and ethnic groups, and the role these groups' relocations play in redistributing skills, knowledge, and other forms of human capital." answers the question: What are the effects of disseminating the patterns of the particular set of skills, attitudes, and lifestyles each ethnic group has carried forth,both for the immigrants and for the host countries, in social as well as economic terms?
Written by Clara Arroyave – the Co-Founder and CEO of PlaceMe, the largest co-living company in the Boston area The rapid growth of technology has surely enabled positive economic growth, but the speed of change has left many struggling to climb out of debt. But perhaps more important than those things, at least economically, is […]
This book examines immigration policies and politics in Africa, the social impacts and history of xenophobia and nativism in African life and culture, and the effects of xenophobia and nativism on Pan-Africanism. The chapters also offer suggestions for reducing xenophobia and nativism in Africa through social and economic policies. | Author: Emmanuel Matambo | Publisher: Lexington Books | Publication Date: Mar 30, 2022 | Number of Pages: 326 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 1793645310 | ISBN-13: 9781793645319
Civil Rights & Conservatism Notes - Texas History Students are provided with content for mastery to Identify why immigrant groups came to Texas, the leadership qualities of leaders of Texas and their contributions such as James A. Baker III, Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Raymond L. Telles, Barbara Jordan, and Raul A. Gonzales, Jr. Analyze the effects of the changing population distribution and growth in Texas and the political, economic, and social impact of significant issues such as controversies, immigration, and migration. Students will also Describe and Compare the impact of the conservative reform movement, and the civil rights and equal rights movements and their leaders such as James L. Farmer, Jr. Hector P. Garcia, Oveta Culp Hobby, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Lulu Belle Madison White. Included in this resource: PowerPoint presentation Printable Visual Notes with answer key Cornell Notes with answer key Digital Notes - Cornell & Visual Editable Cornell Notes Teacher Notes Quiz with answer key Other Civil Rights & Conservatism Resources: Civil Rights & Conservatism Vocabulary Civil Rights & Conservatism Looping Cards Civil Rights & Conservatism Card Sort Civil Rights & Conservatism Diamond/Tarsia Puzzle Texas History Resources: Lone Star History - Texas History Resources Feedback is always welcomed and encouraged! Leaving a review will earn you credits for discounts on future purchases. Terms of Use Copyright © Lone Star History. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
FROM THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICS 'Wonderfully refreshing . . . A must read' Thomas Piketty In this revolutionary book, prize-winning economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo show how economics, when done right, can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day. From immigration to inequality, slowing growth to accelerating climate change, we have the resources to address the challenges we face but we are so often blinded by ideology. Original, provocative and urgent, Good Economics for Hard Times offers the new thinking that we need. It builds on cutting-edge research in economics - and years of exploring the most effective solutions to alleviate extreme poverty - to make a persuasive case for an intelligent interventionism and a society built on compassion and respect. A much-needed antidote to polarized discourse, this book shines a light to help us appreciate and understand our precariously balanced world.
The president's base loves his immigration rhetoric. But they won't like its economic effects.
President Donald Trump’s characterization of immigrants, as people who are a drain public resources, is not backed by the data.
Economists measure the effects of immigration through the yardstick of income. This book offers a broad survey of the conventional approach but in addition, also considers better measures of welfare or well-being and provides a detailed description and evaluation of policies - rules, regulations and implementation. The book offers a long, historical perspective on the development of population density in the Netherlands. It begins with the history of the Netherlands: geological and cultural formation of the land - and water - and population development. The Netherlands is unique in that much of the land is man-made, in particular the western part, which is, economically speaking, the most developed area. It is also special for its very high population growth rate that took off during the 19th century. The key argument of the book is that population size is irrelevant for income per capita, that land is a binding constraint in the Netherlands and that negative external effects of increasing population size lead to welfare losses from further population growth, whether by natural growth or by immigration. At present, the battle for scarce land is intense and bitter, with a strong clash between developers who want to build houses, farmers who do not want to give up farming and conservationists who increasingly find support in the courts for insufficiently caring for the natural environment. The book combines a general analysis of population density, both theoretical and empirical, with an in-depth presentation of actual policies in a country with intense pressure on available land.
This book presents a comprehensive examination of public opinion in the democratic world. Built around chapters that highlight key explanatory frameworks used in understanding public opinion, the book presents a coherent study of the subject in a comparative perspective, emphasizing and interrogating immigration as a key issue of high concern to most mass publics in the democratic world. Key features of the book include: Covers several theoretical issues and determinants of opinion such as the effects of personality, age and life cycle, ideology, social class, partisanship, gender, religion, ethnicity, language, and media, highlighting over time the effects of political, social, and economic contexts. Each chapter explores the theoretical rationale, mechanisms of effect, and use in the scholarly literature on public opinion before applying these to the issue of immigration comparatively and in specific places or regions. Widely comparative using a nine-country sample (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America) in the analysis of individual-level determinants of public opinion about immigration and extending to other countries like Belgium, Brazil, and Japan when evaluating contextual factors. This edited volume will be essential reading for students, scholars, and practitioners interested in public opinion, political behaviour, voting behaviour, politics of the media, immigration, political communication, and, more generally, democracy and comparative politics. | Author: Cameron David Anderson|Mathieu Turgeon | Publisher: Routledge | Publication Date: Jul 22, 2022 | Number of Pages: 368 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 0367640694 | ISBN-13: 9780367640699
Battleground models Wisconsin's contentious political communication ecology: the way that politics, social life, and communication intersect and create conditions of polarization and democratic decline. Drawing from 10 years of interviews, news and social media content, and state-wide surveys, we combine qualitative and computational analysis with time-series and multi-level modeling to study this hybrid communication system - an approach that yields unique insights about nationalization, social structure, conventional discourses, and the lifeworld. We explore these concepts through case studies of immigration, healthcare, and economic development, concluding that despite nationalization, distinct state-level effects vary by issue as partisan actors exert their discursive power. Worked examples or Exercises
In the globalized era, a higher level of attention is given to various migration, immigration, and refugee movements. By undertaking research on these concepts, their impact on contemporary society can be better understood. Social Considerations of Migration Movements and Immigration Policies is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on the socio-economic effects of immigration and refugee crises on regional and international levels. Including a range of innovative perspectives such as peace building, political refugees, and civil protection, this book is ideally designed for researchers, academics, graduate students, policy makers, and practitioners interested in the social dimensions of migration and immigration policies.
This topical and important book identifies the short to medium-term economic, financial and social consequences of Brexit. Containing perspectives from leading thinkers across legal, economic and financial fields, it considers both the general effect of UK withdrawal on the European integration process, and the specific impact on the free movement of capital, goods and people. Addressing the main areas within both the UK and the EU that can and will be affected by Brexit, including the financial sector, immigration, social rights and social security, After Brexit: Consequences for the European Union will make fascinating reading for all those currently engaged in the study and practice of Law, Economics, Finance, Political Science, Philosophy, History and International Affairs. 10 Illustrations, black and white; XXVII, 425 p. 10 illus.
Emotional intelligence is a crucial skill that helps individuals navigate through life's challenges with ease. It involves recognizing and managing one's own emotions, as well as understanding and empathizing with the emotions of others. One way to develop emotional intelligence is through social awareness affirmations. These affirmations are positive statements that can help individuals become more aware of their social surroundings and improve their relationships with others. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using 100 social awareness affirmations to develop emotional intelligence and how they can be incorporated into daily life. Fractal Flowers Art by Charisse Van Horn 100 Affirmations for Social Awareness 1. I am aware of my surroundings and the people around me. 2. I am open to learning from others. 3. I am empathetic towards others. 4. I am respectful of others' opinions and beliefs. 5. I am mindful of my words and actions. 6. I am considerate of others' feelings. 7. I am patient with others. 8. I am non-judgmental towards others. 9. I am accepting of others' differences. 10. I am kind to others. 11. I am a good listener. 12. I am able to communicate effectively. 13. I am able to read body language and nonverbal cues. 14. I am able to pick up on social cues. 15. I am able to adapt to different social situations. 16. I am able to build rapport with others. 17. I am able to resolve conflicts peacefully. 18. I am able to negotiate effectively. 19. I am able to collaborate with others. 20. I am able to work well in a team. 21. I am able to give and receive feedback constructively. 22. I am able to express my emotions in a healthy way. 23. I am able to regulate my emotions. 24. I am able to manage stress effectively. 25. I am able to handle criticism gracefully. 26. I am able to apologize when necessary. 27. I am able to forgive others. 28. I am able to set healthy boundaries. 29. I am able to respect others' boundaries. 30. I am able to show gratitude towards others. 31. I am able to show appreciation towards others. 32. I am able to celebrate others' successes. 33. I am able to show compassion towards others. 34. I am able to offer support to others. 35. I am able to inspire and motivate others. 36. I am able to be a positive influence on others. 37. I am able to recognize and address social injustices. 38. I am able to advocate for others. 39. I am able to promote diversity and inclusion. 40. I am able to create a safe and welcoming environment for others. 41. I am able to recognize and address my own biases. 42. I am able to learn from my mistakes. 43. I am able to accept constructive criticism. 44. I am able to take responsibility for my actions. 45. I am able to learn from others' experiences. 46. I am able to appreciate different perspectives. 47. I am able to be flexible in my thinking. 48. I am able to adapt to change. 49. I am able to be resilient in the face of challenges. 50. I am able to maintain a positive attitude. 51. I am able to show empathy towards those who are struggling. 52. I am able to offer support to those who are struggling. 53. I am able to recognize and address mental health issues. 54. I am able to promote mental wellness. 55. I am able to recognize and address substance abuse issues. 56. I am able to promote healthy habits. 57. I am able to recognize and address domestic violence. 58. I am able to promote healthy relationships. 59. I am able to recognize and address bullying. 60. I am able to promote a safe and inclusive school environment. 61. I am able to recognize and address sexual harassment. 62. I am able to promote healthy sexual relationships. 63. I am able to recognize and address discrimination. 64. I am able to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 65. I am able to recognize and address workplace harassment. 66. I am able to promote a safe and inclusive workplace environment. 67. I am able to recognize and address environmental issues. 68. I am able to promote environmental sustainability. 69. I am able to recognize and address poverty. 70. I am able to promote economic equality. 71. I am able to recognize and address homelessness. 72. I am able to promote affordable housing. 73. I am able to recognize and address hunger. 74. I am able to promote food security. 75. I am able to recognize and address healthcare disparities. 76. I am able to promote healthcare access. 77. I am able to recognize and address education disparities. 78. I am able to promote educational equity. 79. I am able to recognize and address immigration issues. 80. I am able to promote immigration reform. 81. I am able to recognize and address human rights violations. 82. I am able to promote human rights. 83. I am able to recognize and address animal rights violations. 84. I am able to promote animal rights. 85. I am able to recognize and address global issues. 86. I am able to promote global cooperation. 87. I am able to recognize and address political issues. 88. I am able to promote political engagement. 89. I am able to recognize and address economic issues. 90. I am able to promote economic justice. 91. I am able to recognize and address social issues. 92. I am able to promote social justice. 93. I am able to recognize and address cultural issues. 94. I am able to promote cultural understanding. 95. I am able to recognize and address historical issues. 96. I am able to promote historical understanding. 97. I am able to recognize and address artistic issues. 98. I am able to promote artistic expression. 99. I am able to recognize and address scientific issues. 100. I am able to promote scientific progress.
This book examines immigration policies and politics in Africa, the social impacts and history of xenophobia and nativism in African life and culture, and the effects of xenophobia and nativism on Pan-Africanism. The chapters also offer suggestions for reducing xenophobia and nativism in Africa through social and economic policies.
This edited text brings together the stories of nine clinical social workers working during COVID-19, exploring the disconnections caused by a forced use of technology as well as the disconnections apparent in a time of social injustice. Employing narrative strategies to capture this transformative moment of our history, these chapters explore the effects of technology and social media on psychotherapy, the delivery of services for the chronically mentally ill and elderly, as well as the consequences of recent cultural shifts on our conceptions of gender, sexuality, race, the immigrant experience, and political activism. While traditional research methodologies tend to address social problems as if they were divorced from the lives and experiences of human beings, these chapters employ phenomenological description of how the existing system functions, to identify theory-to-practice gaps and to recover the experiences of the person within the various institutional structures. Divided into three parts, each chapter begins with pre-reading and close reading questions and ends with writing prompts, allowing for practitioners and students to examine their own thoughts, and put what they have learnt into practice. Suitable for students of clinical social work and practicing mental health professionals, this book is essential for those wanting to make sense of social work practice in our constantly evolving times. | Author: Michael Jarrette-Kenny|Miriam Jaffe | Publisher: Routledge | Publication Date: May 06, 2022 | Number of Pages: 212 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 1032218304 | ISBN-13: 9781032218304
Migrant networks, in the form of families, associational ties and social organizations, stretch across the globe, connecting cultures and bridging national boundaries. The effects of this global networking are vast. This book is the first to stand back and explore the impact. Families living outside of their original national boundaries have had, and continue to have, a profound influence over the flow of people, goods, money and information. More in-depth perspectives reveal how immigrants face troubling issues of cultural identity, economic change, political uncertainty and social welfare. From an examination of nineteenth-century transnational families emigrating from Europe, to the Ghanaian Pentecostal diaspora in Europe today, this book combines broadly based analysis with more unusual case studies to reveal the complexities that immigrants and refugees must contend with in their daily lives. What are the experiences of migrant Turkish women living in Germany? In what ways has religion been hybridized amongst West African Muslim migrants in Paris? What are the gender relations and transnational ties amongst Bosnian refugees? Never has such a topic been more relevant. Problems relating to immigrants' and refugees' situations in their adopted countries continue to grow. This book, wide-ranging in its geographical and thematic scope, is a highly important and timely addition to debates on transnational families, immigrants and refugees.
This book engages the topic of xenophobia from both psychological and socio-political approaches. Recently, xenophobia as a social standpoint or social attitude has come under increased scrutiny by the public, scholars, and educators; however, few works have directly summarized current theories of xenophobia as well as articulated critical perspectives on the issue. This work provides an overview of the concept, historical factors related to its development, and a review of varied theoretical perspectives. The intertwining of psychological and sociological perspectives allows the author to present a multi-dimensional, multi-layered argument in a way which effectively prevents any attempt to apply any one single over-arching theory, and thus effectively presents the complexity of the topic at hand.
At least 89.3 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. Among them are nearly 27.1 million refugees, around half of whom are under the age of 18.
This product (23 pages) includes:Map quiz of the colonies (with key)Quiz (with key)Study guide for the unit (with key)Test for the unit (with key) TEKS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE POWERPOINT AND RESOURCES:8.3(A) explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions d...
Migrant networks, in the form of families, associational ties and social organizations, stretch across the globe, connecting cultures and bridging national boundaries. The effects of this global networking are vast. This book is the first to stand back and explore the impact. Families living outside of their original national boundaries have had, and continue to have, a profound influence over the flow of people, goods, money and information. More in-depth perspectives reveal how immigrants face troubling issues of cultural identity, economic change, political uncertainty and social welfare. From an examination of nineteenth-century transnational families emigrating from Europe, to the Ghanaian Pentecostal diaspora in Europe today, this book combines broadly based analysis with more unusual case studies to reveal the complexities that immigrants and refugees must contend with in their daily lives. What are the experiences of migrant Turkish women living in Germany? In what ways has religion been hybridized amongst West African Muslim migrants in Paris? What are the gender relations and transnational ties amongst Bosnian refugees? Never has such a topic been more relevant. Problems relating to immigrants' and refugees' situations in their adopted countries continue to grow. This book, wide-ranging in its geographical and thematic scope, is a highly important and timely addition to debates on transnational families, immigrants and refugees.
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This book addresses a wide range of migration-related issues in the European context and examines the socioeconomic consequences of migratory flows throughout Europe, focusing on a number of emblematic European countries. The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the tension between migrants and their integration processes in the receiving country, which is deeply influenced by the attitude of the local population and the different approach to highly and less skilled immigrants. The second part analyses the impact of migration on the economic structure of the receiving country, while the third part explores the varying degree of immigrants' socioeconomic integration in the country of destination. The book offers an essential interdisciplinary contribution to the issue of migration and provides readers with a better understanding of the effects that different forms of migration have had and will continue to exert on economic and social change in host countries. It also examines migration policy issues and builds on historical and empirical case studies with policy recommendations on labour market, integration and welfare policy issues. The book is addressed to a wide audience, including researchers, academics and students of economics, sociology, politics and history, as well as government/EU officials working on migration topics.
Turn the tables and make your students responsible for finding the main ideas of the lesson instead of you for a change! This lesson bundle is built around an activity where students discover the effects of communism on life in Cuba by analyzing photographs, political cartoons, written information, and statistics. Lots of activities and handouts are included to engage and challenge students while making learning fun and creative. There are 10 info sheets showing the positive and negative effects of a communist economic system in Cuba. Examines: Human Rights, Education, Housing, Government, US Relations, Immigration, Economy, Family, Food, and Transportation Includes Editable, Microsoft Resources & PDF Versions: Guided PowerPoint Lesson 6 Printable Worksheets 10 Printable Info Sheets Answer Keys Teacher Reference Guide Vocabulary: embargo, communist, free enterprise system, economy, immigration, dictatorship, unlimited government, human rights, rations, revolution, one-party state, poverty Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS Follow My Store! Simply click “follow me” under Social Studies Stuff on the top of my store's page. You will be the first to receive notifications when I post new products & throw sales. Click the link below to find more unique & fun lessons! Thank you! Social Studies Stuff on TpT
What is the impact of COVID-19 on world economies? If the cost of providing universal health care is lower than the cost of building a political movement to prevent it, would politicians still view it as socialism? In a world where algorithms and robots take the jobs of immigrants and citizens alike, are border controls an effective response? If unemployment skyrockets due to automation, would conservative governments rather battle long-term social unrest, or could they agree on something like universal basic income? When renewable energy sources are a fraction of the cost of coal generated electricity, should lobbyists be able to prevent changes to energy infrastructure? When the crowd's mood is measured in influence and exabytes, will real-time democracy render elections a thing of the past? International Bestselling authors Brett King and Dr. Richard Petty explore the seismic social changes that will be thrust on the world over the coming decades. The Rise of Technosocialism seeks to answer how our children will live with AI and climate disruption, the impact of COVID-19 in our lives along with which economies will likely emerge victorious in an always-on, smart world.
Based on a study among higher-educated adult children of lower-class Turkish and Moroccan immigrants in the Netherlands, this open access book explores processes of identification among social climbers with ethnic minority backgrounds. Using both survey data and open interviews with these 'minority climbers', the study details the contextual and temporal nature of identification. The results illustrate how ethnicity is contextual but have tangible and inescapable effects at the same time. Also the findings call for a more reflexive use of terms like ethnic ingroup/outgroup and bonding/bridging. Overall, the book helps us understand the emergence of middle-class segments that articulate their minority identities and as such it will be of great interest to academics, policy makers and all those interested in processes of integration and/or diversity. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
In Unwanted People, historian Aviva Chomsky’s essays explore the roots of this violent history.
Foreword by Camila A. Alire In the fifth edition of this classic textbook, Richard E Rubin and new co-author Rachel G. Rubin provide a foundational text for LIS students and professionals while taking into account the numerous societal, technological, political, and economic changes affecting library and information institutions, their users and the discipline as a whole. Foundations of Library and Information Science effectively prepares LIS students and professionals for an increasingly nuanced set of responsibilities. The new edition explores: - the history and mission of libraries from past to present, including the history of service to African Americans; - critical contemporary social issues such as services to marginalised communities, tribal libraries, and immigrants; - the rise of e-government and the crucial role of political advocacy; - digital devices, social networking, digital publishing, e-books, virtual reality, and other technology; - forces shaping the future of libraries, including Future Ready libraries, and sustainability as a core value of librarianship; - the values and ethics of the profession, with new coverage of civic engagement, combatting fake news, the importance of social justice, and the role of critical librarianship; - knowledge infrastructure and organization, including Resource Description and Access (RDA), linked data, and the Library Research Model; - the significance of the digital divide and policy issues related to broadband access and net neutrality; - intellectual freedom, legal issues, and copyright-related topics; - contemporary issues in LIS education such as the ongoing tensions between information science and library science; and * the changing character of collections and services including the role of digital libraries, preservation, and the digital humanities. This book is an essential resource for both aspiring library and information science practitioners and those already established in the field. It will also be of interest to students of other information sciences, including information and knowledge management, librarianship, publishing and museum studies.
