The Problem of the Immigrant (Classic Reprint): A Brief Discussion, with a Summary of Conditions, Laws, and Regulations Governing the Movement of ... Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Spain, - Softcover

Whelpley, James Davenport

 
9781331573449: The Problem of the Immigrant (Classic Reprint): A Brief Discussion, with a Summary of Conditions, Laws, and Regulations Governing the Movement of ... Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Spain,

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Global migration and the law come to life in this study of how governments shape movement across borders. The work explains how policies, visas, passports, and regulations affect emigrants and nations alike, with concrete examples from Europe and North America.


Drawing on a wide range of country profiles, the book traces how emigration and immigration are managed, the costs and barriers migrants face, and the broader impact of these rules on families and economies. It sheds light on why people leave their homes, how states respond, and what this means for international movement in the modern era.



  • How authorities control emigration and what it means for prospective migrants.

  • The role of passports, visas, and official oversight in travel and settlement.

  • Case studies from Russia, Scandinavia, and the United States on policy and practice.

  • Historical context for laws that shaped migration patterns and population movements.


Ideal for readers curious about migration history, imperial policy, and the practical side of how nations regulate people on the move.

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ISBN 10:  111257901X ISBN 13:  9781112579011
Verlag: Cornell University Library, 2009
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