The perception of the immigrant as criminal or deviant has a long
history in the United States, with many groups (e.g., Irish,
Italians, Latinos) having been associated with perceived increases
in crime and other social problems, although data suggest this is
not necessarily the case. This Handbook examines the relationship
between immigration and crime by presenting chapters reflecting key
issues from both historical and current perspectives. The volume
includes a range of topics related to immigration and crime, such
as the links between immigration rates and crime rates, nativity
and crime, and the social construction of the criminal immigrant,
as well as historical and current immigration policy vis-a-vis
perceptions of the criminal immigrant. Other topics covered in this
volume include theoretical perspectives on immigration and
assimilation, sanctuary cities, and immigration in the context of
the "war on terror." The Routledge Handbook on Immigration and
Crime fills the gap in the literature by offering a volume that
includes original empirical work as well as review essays that
deliver a complete overview of immigration and crime relying on
both historical and contemporary perspectives. It is a key
collection for students in immigration courses; scholars and
researchers in diverse disciplines including criminal justice,
criminology, sociology, demography, law, psychology, and urban
studies; and policy makers dealing with immigration and border
security concerns.
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