click to view more

Hostile Environment How Immigrants Became Scapegoats

by [Goodfellow, Maya]

$18.90

List Price: $19.95
Save: $1.05 (5%)
add to favourite
  • In Stock soon, order now to reserve your copy.
  • FREE DELIVERY
  • 24/24 Online
  • Yes High Speed
  • Yes Protection
Last update:

Description

How migrants became the scapegoats of contemporary mainstream politics

From the 1960s the UK's immigration policy--introduced by both Labour and Tory governments--has been a toxic combination of racism and xenophobia. Maya Goodfellow tracks this history through to the present day, looking at both legislation and rhetoric, to show that distinct forms of racism and dehumanisation have produced a confused and draconian immigration system. She examines the arguments made against immigration in order to dismantle and challenge them. Through interviews with people trying to navigate the system, legal experts, politicians and campaigners, Goodfellow shows the devastating human costs of anti-immigration politics and argues for an alternative.

The new edition includes an additional chapter, which explores the impacts of the 2019 election and the ongoing immigration enforcement during the coronavirus pandemic.


Longlisted for the 2019 Jhalak Prize

Last updated on

Product Details

  • Verso Brand
  • Sep 22, 2020 Pub Date:
  • 9781788739603 ISBN-13:
  • 1788739604 ISBN-10:
  • 320.0 pages Paperback
  • English Language
  • 7.79 in * 0.82 in * 5.1 in Dimensions:
  • 2 lb Weight: