The Migrant Presence

The Migrant Presence Australian Responses, 1947-1977 : Research Report for the National Population Inquiry - Studies in Society

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This classic work in Australian sociology examines the way in which Australian institutions have responded to the influx of migrants of non-Anglo-Saxon origin. Until the end of the sixties, the typical Australian reaction was that these migrants could be, and were being, assimilated into the mainstream of British-Australian society and culture. At the end of the sixties, both the assimilationist philosophy and the claim of successful and effortless absorption came into question, and migrants of non-English speaking background began to be defined as problems. Now, in a third phase, migrants themselves are rejecting the notion that they are, above all, problems or people with problems. Instead they are asserting their rights and dignity as legitimate minorities in an ethnically plural society. The author goes on to trace in detail the response of the institutions of education, health, and the trade unions to 'the migrant presence'.

'Well written, well presented, well documented and challenging.' - C. A. Price, The National Times

'Well written, sympathetic to the point of anger and should be included in any course on Australian society or public policy. an invaluable contribution.' - James Jupp, Politics

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Book information

ISBN: 9780868612805
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 301.4510420994
DEWEY edition: 18
Language: English
Number of pages: 261
Weight: 454g
Height: 230mm
Width: 150mm