This book explores the historical development of post-war immigration politics in Norway, Sweden and Denmark from the perspective of the welfare state, examining how these welfare states with generous and inclusive welfare schemes and a strong sense of egalitarianism cope with the pressures of immig[...]

How important is decency for the development of immigration and integration policies? Through an analyses of the language, concepts and articulatory practices of political agents and organizations, Hagelund provides an overview of Norwegian immigration politics during three decades.[...]