The Politics of Immigration: The United States and the World

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We will study immigrant populations and the politics of migration, focusing on the social, economic, and political status of immigrant groups in the United States in the comparative context of global trends. In the 1990's, redefinitions of national boundaries and the dislocation of many cultural and political groups catalyzed new waves of immigration around the world. U.S. economic strength at this time attracted many of these migrants to this country. The new millenium has witnessed significant shifts in global migration patterns. We will evaluate national factors such as immigration laws, housing, education, and economic policies, as well the impact of international forces such as war and economic globalization.