The Politics of Social Cohesion
Author | : Nils Holtug |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 313 |
Release | : 2022-01-30 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0198797044 |
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"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"--