Immigration and Population

Stephanie A. Bohon is Associate Professor of Sociology and Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Social Justice at the University of Tennessee.Meghan E. Conley is James Farmer Postdoctoral Fellow in Civil Rights and Social Justice at the University of Mary Washington.

"Bohon and Conley have written an important book that clearly articulates the ubiquitous impact of immigration on the U.S. economy, social institutions, and the country's demographic future. This book is a welcome state-of-the-field scientific literature overview for classroom instruction and scholarly advancement."—Gordon De Jong, Penn State University"In an age of large-scale U.S. immigration often enveloped in bombastic rhetoric, this book is a breath of fresh air. Bohon and Conley's straightforward analysis clearly shows how immigration intersects with demography, a field that uses empirical data to understand how immigrants fare in U.S. society. This is a must-read for everyone interested in understanding contemporary debates about U.S. immigration."—Katharine M. Donato, Vanderbilt University"The authors of this timely book provide an outstanding review of both the theoretical and empirical literature concerning immigration's effect on education, health, and the environment. The chapter on assimilation and integration is particularly noteworthy.... The text is jargon-free and accessible to non-demographers." —Choice

• Chapter 1: The Demography of ImmigrationChapter 2: Assimilation, Adaptation, and IntegrationChapter 3: Immigrants in the EconomyChapter 4: Immigration and the EnvironmentChapter 5: The Fertility of ImmigrantsChapter 6: Replacement Migration to Offset Population AgingChapter 7: Immigrant HealthChapter 8: Educating Children in Immigrant FamiliesChapter 9: ConclusionsReferences