The politics of social cohesion: immigration, community, and justice

"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...

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Main Author: Holtug, Nils 1964- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford, United Kingdom ; New York, NY Oxford University Press 2021
Series:New topics applied philosophy
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Summary:"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"--
Physical Description:x, 302 Seiten 24 cm
ISBN:9780198797043