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One of us? Understanding public perceptions of labour migration in Europe

Series: Policy Network paper
Date: 13 May 2008 
Author(s): Lauren M McLaren
One of us? Understanding public perceptions of labour migration in Europe
 

One of us? Understanding public perceptions of labour migration in EuropeAnti-immigrant hostility is predominantly driven by the fear of the cultural and social unknown, rather than by economic concerns, as it is commonly perceived, suggests Lauren M McLaren, professor of politics at the University of Nottingham in a paper contributing to Policy Network's new research initiative on the myths and realities of labour migration in Europe.

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