Overview
Generations ago, immigrants came to the U.S. from Europe and Africa in large numbers. Today they are arriving mainly from Latin America and Asia. Most are documented but many are not. While the federal and most state governments have done little beyond controlling borders and ports of entry to address pressing immigration issues, public officials and community organizations at the local level have been advancing commonsense, pragmatic solutions to accommodate the newest members of American society. This collection of essays provides a handbook for developing good county- and municipal-level immigrant services. The contributors cover a diverse range of trends, issues and practices, including immigration reform, language access, identification and driver's licensing, employment, education, voting, public safety and legal assistance.
Full Product Details
Author: Joaquin Jay Gonzalez ,
Roger L. Kemp
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.422kg
ISBN: 9780786496334
ISBN 10: 0786496339
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 03 March 2016
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
a wealth if information on how American cities are dealing with immigrants...a valuable resource for those seeking solutions to immigration issues --ARBA; Gonzalez and Kemp provide a timely accounting of how local communities grapple with vexing immigration issues, providing useful guidance for state and federal policymakers. --Evert W. Palmer, MPA, ICMA-CM, City Manager, City of Folsom, California; This country was built by immigrants...hence community organizations have a responsibility to serve them. --Steve Nakajo, Executive Director, Kimochi Senior Centers; Gonzalez and Kemp empower immigrants by making them aware of the grassroots programs developed by local government units to help them settle into their new lives. --Henry S. Bensurto, Jr., Consul General of the Philippines; A much-needed down-to-earth compilation. --Rhacel S. Parre as, University of Southern California; Gonzalez and Kemp have pulled together practical, nuts-and-bolts examples of how cities are tackling the challenge of providing services to their diverse populations. --Patrick Murphy, Director of Research and Senior Fellow, Public Policy Institute of California; Gonzalez and Kemp have the pulse on how innovative cities and communities are creating welcoming places where immigrants can thrive and contribute. --Adrienne Pon, Executive Director, Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs, City and County of San Francisco; This book makes it clear that without a deep understanding of immigrant issues, it is impossible to make informed decisions and build trust with societal groups that often leave crime unreported. --Paul Figueroa, Local Law Enforcement Executive; Gonzalez and Kemp provide invaluable insights on how cities are stepping up to the challenge of creating greater opportunities for immigrants at a time when partisan gridlock in Congress is the worst ever. --Christopher Punongbayan, Executive Director, Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus.
a wealth if information on how American cities are dealing with immigrants...a valuable resource for those seeking solutions to immigration issues --<i>ARBA</i>; Gonzalez and Kemp provide a timely accounting of how local communities grapple with vexing immigration issues, providing useful guidance for state and federal policymakers. --Evert W. Palmer, MPA, ICMA-CM, City Manager, City of Folsom, California; This country was built by immigrants...hence community organizations have a responsibility to serve them. --Steve Nakajo, Executive Director, Kimochi Senior Centers; Gonzalez and Kemp empower immigrants by making them aware of the grassroots programs developed by local government units to help them settle into their new lives. --Henry S. Bensurto, Jr., Consul General of the Philippines; A much-needed down-to-earth compilation. --Rhacel S. Parrenas, University of Southern California; Gonzalez and Kemp have pulled together practical, nuts-and-bolts examples of how cities are tackling the challenge of providing services to their diverse populations. --Patrick Murphy, Director of Research and Senior Fellow, Public Policy Institute of California; Gonzalez and Kemp have the pulse on how innovative cities and communities are creating welcoming places where immigrants can thrive and contribute. --Adrienne Pon, Executive Director, Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs, City and County of San Francisco; This book makes it clear that without a deep understanding of immigrant issues, it is impossible to make informed decisions and build trust with societal groups that often leave crime unreported. --Paul Figueroa, Local Law Enforcement Executive; Gonzalez and Kemp provide invaluable insights on how cities are stepping up to the challenge of creating greater opportunities for immigrants at a time when partisan gridlock in Congress is the worst ever. --Christopher Punongbayan, Executive Director, Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus.
Author Information
Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III, Ph.D., is vice provost for global affairs as well as chair and Mayor George Christopher Professor of Public Administration at Golden Gate University. He founded GGU’s law enforcement and security program and is a San Francisco advocate for the safety and security of Filipino American kids and their families. Roger L. Kemp, Ph.D., ICMA-CM, has been a city manager on both the East and West coasts for more than 25 years. He is presently Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at Golden Gate University and a Fellow of The Academy of Political Science.
