Strangers in Our Midst - The Political Philosophy of Immigration Miller David Paperback
Strangers in Our Midst - The Political Philosophy of Immigration Miller David Paperback How should Western democracies respond to the many millions of people who want to settle in their societies?…
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Strangers in Our Midst - The Political Philosophy of Immigration Miller David Paperback
How should Western democracies respond to the many millions of people who want to settle in their societies? Seeking to balance the rights of immigrants with the legitimate concerns of citizens, Strangers in Our Midst brings a bracing dose of realism to this debate. Economists and human rights advocates tend to downplay the considerable cultural and demographic impact of immigration on host societies.
"A cool dissection of some of the main moral issues surrounding immigration and worth reading for its introductory chapter alone. David Miller defends the right of democratic states to control their borders and decide upon the future size, shape, and cultural make-up of their populations. Moreover, unlike many progressive intellectuals, Miller gives due weight to the rights and preferences of existing citizens and does not believe an immigrant has an automatic right to enter