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Stories and Reflections of Immigrant Activists in Europe

by Dita Vogel (Author)
©2009 Monographs 150 Pages

Summary

This book shares the stories and reflections of 40 foreign-born activists in different European states. The immigrants vividly report on their paths into active participation in the societies in which they live. They reflect on their own role as links and mediators between different groups, as role models and door openers for newcomers and young second-generation immigrants, and as admonishers and advocates. The stories encompass unique experiences of special persons, but they also illustrate general challenges for the integration of immigrants in Europe. All those who are interested in migration and integration issues should find the book interesting and inspiring reading. In addition, adult educators may find real-life examples for their workshops and courses. Careful introductions and complementary information-boxes support this purpose.

Details

Pages
150
Year
2009
ISBN (Softcover)
9783631584224
Language
English
Keywords
migrant integration political participation of migrants civic participation of migrants volunteering immigrants
Published
Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Bern, Bruxelles, New York, Oxford, Wien, 2009. 149 pp., 3 fig., 2 tables

Biographical notes

Dita Vogel (Author)

The Author: Dita Vogel is a senior research fellow in the Migration Research Group at the Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWI). She has published numerous studies and articles on political, economic and social migration issues in a comparative perspective and particularly focuses on irregular migration, migration policy and on civic participation of immigrants. The author served in research and teaching positions at the University of Bremen (1989-1997) and University of Oldenburg (1998-2007).

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