The politics of social cohesion : immigration, community, and justice / Nils Holtug.
"The Politics of Social Cohesion considers in greater detail the impact of immigration on social cohesion and egalitarian redistribution. First, it critically scrutinizes an influential argument, according to which immigration leads to ethnic diversity, which again tends to undermine trust and solid...
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Language: | English |
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Oxford, United Kingdom ; New York, NY :
Oxford University Press,
2021.
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Series: | New topics applied philosophy
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Physical Description: | x, 302 pages ; 24 cm. |
Format: | Book |
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"The Politics of Social Cohesion considers in greater detail the impact of immigration on social cohesion and egalitarian redistribution. First, it critically scrutinizes an influential argument, according to which immigration leads to ethnic diversity, which again tends to undermine trust and solidarity and so the social basis for redistribution. According to this argument, immigration should be severely restricted. Second, it considers the suggestion that, in response to worries about immigration, states should promote a shared identity to foster social cohesion in the citizenry"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Call Number: | JV6225 .H65 2021 |
Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-298) and index. |
ISBN: | 9780198797043 0198797044 |