Immigration Policy and the Scandinavian Welfare State 1945–2010

This book explores the historical development of post-war immigration politics in Norway, Sweden and Denmark from the perspective of the welfare state, examining how welfare states with high ambitions, generous and inclusive welfare schemes and a strong sense of egalitarianism cope with the pressure...

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Main Authors: Brochmann, Grete, Hagelund, Anniken (Author), Borevi, Karin (Author), Jønsson, Heidi Vad (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 2012, 2012
Series:Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship Series
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book explores the historical development of post-war immigration politics in Norway, Sweden and Denmark from the perspective of the welfare state, examining how welfare states with high ambitions, generous and inclusive welfare schemes and a strong sense of egalitarianism cope with the pressures of immigration and growing diversities
Physical Description:XI, 308 p online resource
ISBN:9781137015167