Focusing on the theoretical and empirical aspects of diversity and migration studies, the book presents the emerging intercultural policy paradigm. Zapata-Barrero examines its foundational principles, offering insights into how this framework can shape understanding and responses to cultural diversity and migration challenges.
The book explores Spain's unique position in the ongoing European debate over diversity versus assimilation policies. It highlights the country's struggle to manage the complexities of immigration, shaped by both historical and contemporary frameworks. The author identifies Spain as a "multiple diversity" context, where unresolved issues from the democratic transition intersect with new immigration dynamics. This interaction limits institutional innovation and structural change, leading to a practical approach to diversity. A heuristic model is proposed to better understand Spain's diverse landscape.
This collection explores multiculturalism and immigration in Europe, highlighting the differences from the American liberalism model. It features national case studies from leading scholars, examining the varying responses to multiculturalism across Europe. Essential for those studying immigration, multiculturalism, and European integration.